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Tube amps that kick ass?

I'd like to find a high powered tube amp that can deliver all the magic that tubes are known for AND that kicks butt. Solid, tight bass with good authority. Dynamic, quick, but handles the little information (micro) sweetly as well. A tube amp that will play rock and roll at realistic volumes – the way rock in roll was meant to be enjoyed - and still sound great.

Any ideas? 10K or under? preferably 5K or so

Thanks for all responses.
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darkmoebius
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All depends on what speakers you're driving.

used Atma-Sphere MA-1 Mk 3(140wpc@8ohms) for ~$7k-$9k or for a little north of $10k used, if you can ever find them, Atma-Sphere MA-2 Mk II (220wpc@2/4/8ohms)

Audio Research Reference 300 MKII monoblocks used ~$10k

Wolcott Presence 220M (220wpc@4ohms) - famous for driving difficult large electrostatic speakers like Soundlabs really well.

used Bat VK-150SE monoblocks ~$9.5k
darkmoebius
900 posts
 
Just bustin' your chops, Gallant, sorry
darkmoebius
900 posts
 
So in summary, the TRL GT-800 kicks butt of everything else that I have tried or heard, including the SS ams in the bass area, as well as any area of sound, subjectiveky and objectively alike.
And at $140,000 (14x-28x the max Keithmundy is looking to spend), of what relevance is this information?
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