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Recommendation for higher power tube amp

AudiogoNers - I am interested in trying more tube power with my Thiel CS2.3s, which are hard to drive (~3 ohm load over 100Hz), budget is ~$3000-3500, used is fine as long as reliability is not a big risk, what would you recommend?

Currently running a BAT VK-55 and love the sound of tubes with these speakers, first thought was to get a second VK-55 and run them in mono, but realizing there are several other potential contenders in this price range, including Sonic Frontiers Power 2, Music Reference RM-200, a few VTL models, Antique Sound Labs Hurricane, Jolida Fusion, Manley Snappers, and more ARCs then you can shake a stick at, I thought I'd post the question.

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shkong78
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http://www.stereomojo.com/Onix%20XCD-50%20and%20XIA160%20review/XCD-50ReferenceCDPlayerReview.htm

Vaughn Cabernet speaker worked well with Rogue Cronus Magnum II.

It will also work well with your BAT VK-55 due to its high efficiency.

I had kept it as back up speaker to Lansche 4.1.

But if you like it, I can sell it to you at reasonable price.

Thomas

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thieliste
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Big Jadis integrated is phenomenal with Thiel speakers.

I drive my CS 3.7s with a Jadis DA88S 60w class A, KT120 power tubes and RCA NOS12AU7 long black plate input tube.

This amp has outperformed many very expensive SS amps that I tried in the past by a huge margin trust me.

paradisecom
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Hopefully after 5 years he made a decision.

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