Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ?

Jadis JA30

Got them new at 40% off retail 3 months ago. I will always keep these babies, although I have heard better amps (but they are also 5+ times more expensive).

The JA30 simply sing and charm. Tube rolling is also easy and inexpensive (2 x KT90/EL34/6550, 1 x 12AU7, 1 x 12AX7 per channel).

Audio Research 100.2: I agree with everything Loudandclear has stated (except the bass. No complaints here...). This amp drives my Dynaudio 1.8mk2's easily, as it did a friend's set of Contour S3.4's, which prompted his sale of a BatVK500. Simply awesome musical performance in a modest package.
Vocal's are to die for as they are presented with a rich golden hue reminiscent of roasted duck with fire-glazed sweetend potatoes served on warm wedgewood fine china (but not made there) and accompanied with a nice italian amarone vallpolicella...after a plate of fresh honey-glazed shrimp scampi... Seconds? You bet.
Seriously, this amp has stopped the monthly itch.

wichever amp you own when you die is your amp for life:)

Audiopax Model 88 - I hope anyway.