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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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The easiest question to come across Audiogon forums in several months.

VTL 750 is the answer and VTL 1250 if you have a bit more to spare than the 10K budget you listed.
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04-29-09: Gallant_diva
I also have a high opinion on the VAC.
Besides the VTLs are rolled from the top

Do you believe the Tube Research are "rolled from the top" as well?

If I'm not mistaken, one of the pair of Tube Research that you tried (or bought) for your system were my old units. They were magic when over biased with EL34 Mullards but sucked with KT88 and 6550 (which were needed to reach any kind of reliability).

I really get irritate with people knocking the VTL 750 when several industry insiders and at least three reviewers consider them the industry standard for performance.
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