I'm thinking of getting into tubes, what do you

Gfloyd53, you got to keep in mind that not all tube gear are created equal. If you love transparency, detail, speed and dynamic then you should really consider getting Audio Research SP-11 MKII preamp.
I'm not a fan of BAT product. From my personal experience, their amp sound lush with very poor control in the low frequency and smeared in the mid range.
I've heard it on the new B&W 802s and it just made it sound awful.

Gfloyd53, You're on the right track now. However, I don't totally agree that you can get better sound from something new (due to poor craftsmenship these days.)
Here are some of my suggestions before you jump on to the next "hi fi" gear.
Rule number One: Always audition it first. Once you done that, you can then decide whether or not you should buy the same product used or new.
Rule number Two: Don't rely on others opinion since it is your ears doing the listening and not theirs. It is hard for you to tell if the person who's replying to your question is being honest or just making up some stuff.
Rule number Three: Always ask specific questions. If you can't get the answer you are looking for then his or her opinion is worthless.
Rule number Four: Always do background research before and after you audition any product. You can find some serious flaw in a particular product.
Rule number Five: Always check every single piece of equipment you auditioned together. Every single piece of equipment will contribute to your end result. You might bring home the whole system but you didn't bring home the sound you like because you didn't use the same CD player or cables or isolation devices... you get the point.

Don't feel bad about the VK-30 as I was never a big fan of their product. One best example would be the reissued Marantz 9.... the worst amp ever in terms of quality. Many of my friends bought it, tried it, and dumped it. Guess who build them for Marantz?