classic sounding 25 watt tube amp

Why not just buy a new Dynaco ST70?

They're back in production through builders such as myself and Bob Latino, and are a real bargain, at under $1000 for a made in the USA product with warranty.

Cayin or VAS (citation monos) units are the way to go. Most of their units are 'voiced' to classic tube gear. I have both Cayin and VAS units, great sound and value. I also have a Dynaco clone, Sound Valves M60 mono blocks. They also sound great and often come on the used market for less then $800. They are a steal.

i spoke to steve leung about the vas cs 2. he said they are neutral and not tube-like in the classic sense.
i spoke to roger majeski about the rm 10. he also suggested that he designs amps with very little harmonic distortion. i owned an rm 9 and was not happy with it.

i am looking into a stock stereo 70. the modified ones lose the bloom and other euphonic colorations that a stock stereo 70 has.

the jolida and sophia products are integrated amps. i am looking for an amplifier.

thanks for your help and advice.

cary rocket 88?

the vas monos sound pretty retro to me..in a very classic 8b, or citation kinda way. perhaps there are many opinions about 'neutral'. the entry level rogue also has more of the same magic.