Is it possible to buy a decent tube amplifier in the $2000-3000 range?


I have very efficient vintage  Dalquist DQ 20 speakers.
Am currently running them with monoblock NuForce class D amps.
Also vintage Conrad-Johnson PV 11 preamp.
Any suggestions, new or used for tube amp in the $2000-3000 range.

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I investigated Rogue amplifiers.  There is a hybrid tube/class D "Hydra" model for about $3000 that I'm considering.  
Any opinions?
I’m beginning to think I need about 200W per channel, as my 160W monoblocks are not quite doing the job.
Maybe the way to go is solid state at the price range I’m looking at ($2000-3000).
Any opinions on which way to go?
Shadorne:
Thank you for your input.  A more powerful amp may not be the solution.
Recapping the preamp is probably a good idea. It’s one of the things I was considering. 

Shadorne:
Thank you for your input.  A more powerful amp may not be the solution.
Recapping the preamp is probably a good idea. It’s one of the things I was considering. 

Yes, the PV 11 is still wonderful after all these years.
Had it looked at by CJ once and re-tube it fairly often.

I think I should retract my original post as I no longer feel the need for a new amp after buying a new Schiit Gungnir DAC.
It’s amazing! Deep soundstage, wonderful clarity, imaging, and plenty of power without distortion when increasing the volume control.
As someone in the thread pointed out, my 160W NuForce monoblocks are sufficient, especially with this new DAC.
And the amps have great synergy with my speakers.

Ghosthouse:  Yes, I bought the Multibit, and you’re right.  It’s utterly fantastic, especially when it’s broken in.  I’m listening to an organ piece right now, and it’s blowing me away!

Great listening to you, too!