There is a power amp in Europe, a BC member has for sale, but I am not too fussed on expecting it to come to me in one piece.
If I can sell My DB 680 I'd love this.
The simple truth is, you need a lot of power if you want clean sounds.
Get a good preamp then connect into a great power amp, same weight as a Trace Elliot Head.
Mine for instance, Ampeg SVT IIP, into a QSC PLX 3102. SVT destroyer.
A last, something to get our teeth into, great OP and great replies, especially Bilbo's.
definitely believe in higher power, some gigs I've been to have been truly religious experiences.
To get the connection while playing can be a profound feeling.