What is a good sounding classic tube amps to hunt?

I don't have much input to help you, but...I'd scratch the Rogue amps. Very good amps...not "Classic"

Dave

Good classic tube amps aren't often available for <$500. Of those you list, Marantz is a winner in my book. Quad II might be in your price range, and isn't too bad. Cheers,
Spencer

Dont forget grommes! the best of the bunch in my opinion- forget McIntosh- unless the original point to point ones, the new ones are great, GREAT! but not classic at all anymore. take rogue off your list. dont buy anything with circuit boards in them if the goal of classic is to be fully realised.

Harmon Kardon Citation II

Don't rule out Fisher amps. I have a fisher X-100-B integrated. With a few cheap modifications including bypassing the preamp section, you will have an amp that is not only cheap to buy but cheap to maintain. The output tubes are about $10.00 each and it only needs 4. The amp throws a huge sound stage as well as placement that can't be believed. Every time I put it in my system I get a big smile. It usually stays for a couple of weeks before I go back to the so called better amp. All this from a 40 year old amp, not much has changed in that time. Who says one needs to spend mega bucks to achieve good sound. I bought mine for $400.00 (and I know you can buy them cheaper than that, this one is perfect cosmetically) and with less than $50.00 in parts, wow. Good luck with your search..............Bob