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Currently all Solid State. Thinking about trying a tube amp. Would have to be compatible with solid state pre-amp. Speakers are rated 87dB sensitivity, 60W continuous, 120W peak. Have a separately driven sub woofer. Small listening room. DIY approach would be fine as budget is under $800. Any suggestions for a good performing quality amp?
Pioneer C-21 pre amp is rated at 50Kohm, 1V/450 ohm (rated) output impedance. So is that going to be a problem finding a matching tube amp?
Small listening room means you only need 20 to 30 watts.
Already have more Solid State Watts than can be used, so Class D is out.
My power meters tell me even approaching 10W peak is hearing loss level.
I'm going to repeat myself to again present the case for fewer, quality watts. My ANK EL84 tube amp with 17.5 watts gives me very satisfying volume even with my 81 db monitors along with good strong bass. $1100 in kit form.My "big" amp is a 24 watt Monarchy SM70 Pro and I never clip it in my smallish (~10x14) room.I have many years of experience with this system (Monarchy/KEF/Soliloquy), and several other systems before that. I don't agree with the view that you need higher wattage to be supremely satisfied (as I am), and locking yourself out of these other alternatives.
Just pulled the trigger on a reasonably priced ST-70. Original transformers, VTA board, double original capacitor size, upgraded RCA and speaker connections. Will report after hookup.