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Tube amp mono block recomendations

Hello,

I am looking for recommendations up to $5000.00 mostly on the used market. My listening is moderate volume, Blues, 70’s rock, some Mainstream Jazz.
I like a little forward brighter sound due to some hearing loss in the Mid frequencies.

My system is currently:
Audio Note M3 Line pre tube
Audio Note 3.1 DAC tube
Linn LP12 with AN / Rega arm
Fisher sa16 amp tube.
Speakers:
Audio Note AN K spe
Snell type E
Tannoy MG’s

My tendency is to go with Audio Note to complete the synergy but would like recommendations for something else. I am not very experienced with the sound characteristics of various Tube amps.

Thanks
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luisma31
516 posts
 
+2 for atmasphere m60s, Crystal clear sound, tubes will last a long long time due to the amp design, very efficient amps which won't generate tons of heat. 
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pkvintage OP
209 posts
 
Any thoughts or experiences with the ANK kits. The 300b mono blocks can be had in my price range including the C core Interstage models. Almost nothing in AN UK will be in the 5K budget. 
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atmasphere
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Any thoughts or experiences with the ANK kits. The 300b mono blocks can be had in my price range including the C core Interstage models.

A single 300b is only good for about 7 watts. Your speakers need considerably more power than that. What are the dimensions of your room? Is it lively or absorptive?
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pkvintage OP
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The room is about 20 x 15 and 8 ft ceilings. I intend to do room treatments. The room will be tuned as well. 
gdnrbob
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A used Atma S30 is 30wpc, which should be good for the Snell and Audio Note ( I can't find any specs on the Tannoy), and should be in your budget.
To be honest, a room that large would benefit having a high powered amp-I always err on the overkill side as I hate pushing a small amp too hard.
If I recall correctly, Atma Sphere offers kits, though that might have changed.
Bob
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