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Highest BUILD quality tube amps?

Not so much with sound...lots of ways to fine tune thru tube rolling, etc. I'm just curious which tube amps are built to last for many years with the least amount of repairs. I know Mcintosh comes to mind for longevity. I was snooping around on the web and Air Tight seems to be built like a tank and I've never read any poor repair histories. Luxman same thing. Any others come to mind?
aberyclark
joshfilm
70 posts
 
Absolare gear is top notch, gilded-tank-like solid, very responsive to tube rolling, and the personal service they provide (especially to facilitate experimentation) is second to none. They don’t get much forum time in North America, but they deserve more IMHO.
willgolf
931 posts
 
Check out Raven Amplifiers built in Texas.  They are works of art and the music is awesome.  I have the Raven Integrated Reflection MK2 tube amp.  With my tube rolling I am getting close to 70 wpc.  When people come to my house the first thing they notice is the amp.  The second thing they notice is the quality of the sound.  Dave Thomson has some of the finest historic tubes that he has collected over the years.  Check out their website - Raven Audio
donjr
1,335 posts
 
Octave.

eleach11
4 posts
 
Let us not forget David Berninig Amps!
beelzan91
1 posts
 
I have had 3 Prima Luna integrated since 2013, upgrading each time. Currently enjoying the HP (8 KT150 tubes) and excellent headphone amp. Never had any problem, despite the heavy use. 
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