CJ CAV-50 or VTL IT-85 tube integrateds for Maggie MG12?

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I am currently choosing between a 45-watt CJ CAV-50 or a 80-watt VTL IT-85 tube integrateds both selling used for the same price. Whats a better amplifier for the MG12's? I listen only at moderate levels in a 13 x 14ft room so power is of no concern. I prefer a a softer mellower harmonically rich top-end and midrange while also putting out decent "fat, rich" bass to augment the lack of bass of the maggies. In my limited research from the net, i get the feeling that i would probably prefer the CJ sound, but will the VTL be much much better in the bass area?
Cannot audition both amps, so have to rely on comments & suggestion in this forum. Thanks in advance.

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Topic - CJ CAV-50 or VTL IT-85 tube integrateds for Maggie MG12? - posey 07:01:26 06/21/06 (4)

I've had good luck with CAV-50 and maggie 1.6's... - soldermizer 23:27:46 06/21/06 (2)

what do u mean by less than audiophile ears? - posey 18:59:20 06/22/06 (0)

How is the CAV 50 in triode? - Capt. Z 04:12:47 06/22/06 (0)

Don't forget the Rogue Tempest - dado4 09:03:05 06/21/06 (0)

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