Best 70+wattt tube amp under $2000 suggestions?

Hello,
Great suggestions from Steveaudio. I would throw in the ARC VT130 to consider if you see yourself going into the ARC line. Right when the VT100 II came out, I listened to this and the VT130 at a local ARC dealer and they each had their strenghts. The VT130 has a midrange bloom and harmonic richness to die for; I ultimately bought this. The VT100 had a little more neutrality across the entire range. Each does the top end well with the VT100 giving just a little more presence in the bass. But if you want the magical "liquid" midrnage only possible with tubes, the VT130 is THE best value I have ever heard. I still am kicking myself for selling this even though it did not mate well with the Magnepan 3.3 speakers due to their demand of more power. But this is the kind of amp we keep forever to use in those more gentle sound systems in our home. Now that I have the Wolcotts, all that VT130 magic is back with power reserves to drive the Maggies well. Just stay away from the ARC Classic series as this was very much part of ARC's analytical period. One other option is a good deal on a pair of M100 monos.
John

The word is Cayin. But as their top 4 big intergrateds, I've yet to figure out which one I need for the arrival this fall of the Seas Thor, which is very close to the Tyler line. Cdc which Tyler do you have? The U2's MTM? I'm looking for a good mid section for vocals and classical/orchestra, don't need big bass. Anyone which Cayin suits me? The Seas are a 87db speaker, so the 300b single ended may not be enough power, yet I do believe the 300 is best on sweetest mids.

Great suggestions.

The speaker - Ty is building a 3 way for me with the seas millenium tweeter, 7' mid and an 8" woof in a 9.5'" wide by 35" tall box. He feels that 70 watts should be plenty to power the speakers. The room is 16' X 24'.

While I'd love to demo amps like the Cary V12, they are out of my price range new, though used they fit the budget.

Sounds like a interesting design. But curiously, why don't you just go for the Tyler 3 way with the big Seas 10 inch?(forgot the name) I'm not sure why you want the 3 way with the 8 inch W22?? Here's my problem with the Seas, low efficiency for the tube amps I'm looking at. Take a look at the Cayin page, can you help me with best tube intergrated for classical music purposes. Not looking for "slam bass".

You may consider the following:
1. AUDION Sterling EL 34
2. AUDIOPHILE TECHNOLOGIE Amplitude 2.5
3. CAYIN TA 30
4. CAYIN TA 35
5. CONSONANCE M 100 Plus

(not necesarily in this order)

Good luck