[Canada Rob]

I thought the WAF was a major thing.  I believe the Leben is the best choice.  It will answer the WAF situation and it will likely give you a tube amp that is at a higher level than the Chinese made Prima Luna.  Your speakers will run well on 5 w/ch and the Leben is 12 w/ch.  If you are going back to an open style tube amp, there are so many good choices like the new Decware 34I.3 or the Torii MK III (read the Tone Audio review).  The Canadian made Ideal Innovations Elite 80 20w/ch PP is a real match for Omegas and can be ordered in various configurations, including a solid wood full surround base.  If you are not committed to the Prima Luna, I would explore these other options.

[Freo-1]

Another vote for a FirstWatt amp (if you want to go with a separate amp and pre). With your Omegas, I'd look at the F2 or F2J. They have a fuller sound than the F1. These are also current source amps which gives you the wiggle room to adjust the sound of the bass and treble (see the 6moons reviews of the F1 and F2 for details). Note that since they are Class A, the FirstWatts will run hot.

Another vote for a First Watt amp.  I'm currently putting a M2 through its paces, and let state that this may be the most enjoyable amp I've ever heard.  The nice features about the M2:

1) Increases power to 40 wpc at 4 ohms
2) No feedback whatsoever
3) Uses a passive transformer gain stage

It's got all the virtues of tubes, but no drawbacks, and it's quiet (compared to tubes, that is).

[sugbob21]

H Canada Rob and all. WAF is a major factor. But there r other factors also. Was forced to sell off a bunch of equipment having to liquidate one system for financial reasons. only thing left are my Harbeth P3s which i am reluctant to sell. This leaves me with the Omegas and the Harbeths.  Prima Luna at 40 watts can handle both speakers.  Decware amps r great value but cant handle Harbeths .  dont know much about Ideal Innovations elite. at some point financially i cant keep both, will need to sell one pair of speakers.  Has been a tough decision. meantime i can switch back and forth and enjoy both.

[sugbob21]

additionally, rock or more complex music sound better on the Omegas while jazz and acoustic AOR sounds better on Harbeth. Omegas get too loud real quick , dont need to go past 9 oclock on the volume knob while Harbeth can adjust volume more gradually. Guess the Omegas dont need 40 watts. N ot in too much of a rush to sell one of these but switching back and forth is starting to be a pain . No room to keep both set up and wife thinks i am nuts. :slap:What to do....

[roscoeiii]

Volume is a function of the speaker's sensitivity and the gain & input sensitivity of the amp, not wattage (though certainly that needs to be taken into account for other reasons related to clipping and distortion).

[CaveShaper]

I running a Virtue M451 with my Omega Super 5's ans the Deep Hemp Cube and it sounds crazy good. Had a friend today call me about the "fancy setup" he heard when at my house last. He was blown away when I gave him the specs and the price. I love the Virtue amps + Omega.

[Thomas B]

I have an ATI AT1202 and an ATI ATP6700 audio processor driving my Omega Sticks....it's playing now and sounds absolutely great.  I highly recommend this brand of amp and processor.  I've been using this combination for over 3 years and I'm still thrilled with the sound.  Very dynamic sound and this amp never runs out of steam. Also, they are made in Los Angeles, CA if you are interested in an American made amp and/or processor.

[HiFi Buck]

Dayen Ampino. 25X2 at 8ohms. Have heard nothing but GREAT things about this amp.

[Alwayswantmore]

Wow, old thread comes to life again. I have same speakers / sub as OP. Now moved to Red Wine Audio Sig 15 from original Sig 30.2 with LFP-V upgrade. Sig 15 sounds better in almost every way. 1/2 the price. Does include an internal tube, but transparent to wife. Life is good