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Moving away from tubes. Is this a good idea?

I need a new amp for my Totem Sttafs and REALLY considered tubes. My final thought is that if you don't have a certain pile of money you are only kissing your sister. Have you ever seen my sister? Besides there is a Devel's Tower of a learning curve for me to climb around tubes and I'm really anxious to just sit down and listen without any anxiety (if you know what I mean).

I have an opportunity to pick up a JungSon JA 88-D class A integrated amp. Just one piece of electronics to move onto the rack (but what a BIG piece:-)

I have a relatively med/small room (16'x17'x8'). The speakers are rated 8hm, 88dB, and 100 W max. program.

The amp is rated at 80 wpc, class A, RMS 8ohms.

From what I read the JungSon is about as close to a tube sound via ss as I can get without breaking into the kids xmas fund. I just want a rich full room of acoustical/vocal/instrumental music.

Could you give me your opinion if you think the Sttafs will be underpowered or unmatched.

Thanks.
djh

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djh OP
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I bought the Sttafs because: a) recommendation from a friend, b) I listened to them at a store (NAD amp) and really liked the sound, c) they are narrow and will not overwhelm the room they are in and d) the price was right.

I do find that they have a "tight" exact nature. You can easily pick out each instrument (even with my 30 year old Pioneer). You do not feel the base in your chest but when the band calls for it it's presence can be startling. It amazes me that these little floor standers can generate that kind of attention. Of course, I have little to compare them with so for now, ignorance is bliss.

My idea is that tubes will soften the presentation, create more warmth and, with the added power, create a more fuller overall sound.

I always wanted to try a tubed amp. Now that I am in the market for an amp I thought this would be the time. I just don't know enough about them yet (been lurking here for some time now and the more I read the less I feel I know). And I want a good powerful amp which, for tubes, cost considerably more.

Whatever I get it will probably be the last amp I buy for quite some time (have any of you's said that before?). So I'm always very appreciative of replies from experenced members here.

Thanks
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