BAT VK-60 or Another tube amp?


I was looking to get back into tubes and was considering the BAT VK-60 since they are under $2K. What other tube amps with around the same wpc and current in this price range do you recommend?

Thanks and Happy Listening.
bigkidz
There are many (CJ and Rogue come to mind), but none have as much current. This is what makes the VK60 somewhat unique. However, it will not have as much current as your Pass 250. Perhaps a monoblock version VK150(?). Also, these amps are huge, heavy and emit lots of heat.
Music Reference RM-200, great detail even a low volume and throws a huge sound stage. It's a hybrid amp that has gotten rave reviews. They pop up once and awhile in the low twos, but always sell fast. Good luck!
I would go for the Cary v12 or for a bit less money the Cary Rocket 88. A steal these days are the Six Packs from AES (Cary's lower end line). I have heard good things about the Six Packs
The bat is going to sound different than your pass, and maybe that's what you're after. somewhat warmer, richer, very vibrant mids w/ highes and lows a little softer. The 75SE is a much better on the extremes, but doubles the price. Excellent staging and depth for any of the bat amps.

VK60's are pretty easy to sell, you can very likely buy one, try it, and resell it with only loosing the cost of shipping. (which at 70lbs) is 60-$100.

You're cutting your power quite a bit, for the b&w's. Depends on how big the room and how loud you listen if it's ok...I have had a single vk60 driving wp 6's and it was plenty fine.
To add more to my post, I am looking to replace my B&W matrix 803s. I guess I chased the SS amp route instead of getting speakers first since the B&Ws needed a high current SS amp to make them sing. I have been looking at Coincident Totals and Silverline Audio La Folia speakers to drive with a tube amp. I would probably get a VK-60 or other tube amp. With the VK-60, I could get one now and get a second later to bi-amp or turn into monos. That is where I think I am heading at this point. All recommendations and comments are appreciated.