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Best 70+ Watt Tube amp

I have a Thor phono preamp and a Conrad-Johnson Premier 16 LSII preamp, looking to upgrade my amp and also eventually my speakers, which are B&W matrix 804's. Looking for some good suggestions for amps, amp and speaker combos, and just any thoughts in general. My present amp is a C-J Premier 11a, but I want more power(who doesn't?). Have not tried SET's so any thoughts along that line would be appreciated.
My previous amp was a C-J MV52, which I still have but the step up in sound and performance with the 11a was substantial that I am not looking to go back to under 50Wattes/channel. Have heard a 200W/;channel McIntosh but thought I'd just throw it open and see what experience I can gain from your experience.
Thanks Michael
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thorman
1,262 posts
 
If you own the Thor Phono and love it ,why not consider the Thor TPA 60 watt monos ? Plenty of power there and you know by now how great the sound..
bobheinatz
722 posts
 
Bruce Moore Dual 70. I have owned the ARC VT 100Mk 2 and the Bruce Moore is alot better sounding. I do have it listed for sale right now because I just bought a pair of Innersound ELS that require at least 200 or more watts.
hi_hifi
120 posts
 
definitely worth considering if you are on a budget
jay_douglas_2879b79
239 posts
 
mac mc275......a good match(for tubes) with the b&w
vicdamone
850 posts
 
EAR 890? I found this interesting in light of what this amp is driving. The writer picks this amp as his product of the year. Unfortunately a limited dealer network makes auditioning difficult. http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue9/ear890.htm
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