Most powerful and popular EL34 tube amp?

I have heard the Ars Sonum at Merlin Music Systems and I was pretty impressed with the sound. I think it was about thirty watts but it did not sound like 30 watts to me at least. I believe that is an EL34 powered amp. I think it is lead free

The VTL Compact 100 monos come up from time to time and they are excellent amplifiers for $1,000 depending on condition and age of tubes with 4 EL34 output tubes per amplifier.

I used them to drive full range electrostatic speakers. They should drive your 89db speakers with ease.

If your speakers have biwire posts, it may be cheaper to use 2 smaller amps like ST-70's to biamp them.

John C.

I've not heard a better EL34 amp than the Music Reference RM9, which does have a 4 ohm tap.

Looks like RM-9 is a good choice and it is within my budget. I will be looking for it.
Thanks.