Looking For Neutral Tube Amp Recommendation

You did not specify price or how large a space you have to power.

If SPL and budget allow, the Lamm ML2 or ML2.1 are tremendous products and possibly a great match with your efficiency level. These are single-ended tube, 18 WPC continuous into 16/8/4 Ohms and pure class A operation.

Both these Lamm models are neutral, musical amps with very low noise and tremendous low level resolution. Something necessary with 93 to 98 DB sensitivity which easily reveal problems in those areas.

all amps are imperfect. thus there is no neutral amp. could you be more specific as to what you are looking for ?

Thanks for your reply. The room is 25'L X 17'W X 14'H. Budget can go up to $20,000 for amplification but would prefer not to stretch that far if I can find amplification that will provide the musicality I am looking for.

See if this helps. The speakers are analytical so I do not need amps that replicate this. Musicality is what I am looking for. Listen to alot of jazz instrumental music (live and recorded) as well as vocalists too. Blues is also a big part of the music library. Not looking to blast the music so that our neighbors hear everything we are playing--moderate levels of volumn.

The room is 25'L X 17'W X 14'H. Budget can go up to $20,000

A member of my audio group has a room 42L X 25W X14 H and powered Kharma Exquisites which are less efficient than your speakers. He was on the edge, not really enough power but since your able to play loud with less and your space is a bit smaller the Lamm may work.

The speakers are analytical so I do not need amps that replicate this. Musicality is what I am looking for.

The Lamm is musical, as are many tube amps. I can think of tube amps that are very modern and almost pass for solid state but Lamm is not one of them.

The other amp that would work is the VTL 750. They are half your $20K budget or less and have similar personality (overall tonally) to the Lamm. The Lamm is better at low level detail, runs cooler and is a less complicated circuit and it's personality shows in the music. Still, the VTL is wonderful if you want power and great tonal balance.

I just typed Lamm in the search box on the front page of Audiogon, there's a pair for sale at $11,000.00 (within your budget). I know nothing about that seller or the amps but if typical resale price it does fit your budget.

The good thing about used is you don't take nearly so much risk. If you buy Lamm , VTL, Audio Research or other well known product and don't pay too much, it's as close as you can get to money in the bank and still be able to try it out.