Single ended Power amp recommendation

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I own SAP J2001 (the big model with twin 12" woofers). This is a very easy speaker to drive -- high nominal impedance and 99 db efficient. I use to use a push-pull 45 tube amp that put out about 6 watts and that was sufficient. I now use a parallel single-ended 2a3 amp. However, both amps are out of your specified price range.

What don't you like about the CJ amps? I would not assume that they are unsuited to this speaker. However, if you are fishing around for alternatives to try with the J2001, I would focus on amps using the PX25, 45, 300B or 45 tubes. Single-ended 45s and 2a3s might be a bit short on power if you listen to demanding music at high volumes (e.g., large-scale choral music).

In the price range specified, used equipment would be the best bet (e.g., Art Audio PX25 amp).

This is a great speaker that somehow manages to sound musical with almost anything matched to it, while making any change none-the-less easily discernible.

Larryi,
Thanks for the input. Finally there are someone on board here that use the same speakers. I just ordered the J2001 MKII version. They are on the way to my listening room so I didn't have a chance to test out with the CJ Premier 8A yet. However, I think single ended would suit these speakers better, that's why I was intend to try something new. I'm listing my CJ Premier 8A for sell on audiogon right now, 6k+shipping. Got couple offers, but still thinking about what other amps would work.....

Also, most music I listen to do require power. Favorites music for me always are those big symphonies (e.g. Mahler, Shostakovich...)

Like Larryi I'll recomend an Art Audio amp, the Carissa. I'm running it with my speakers that are 98db efficient and have a 12" woofer with horn mid and tweeter. It's an 845 SET with 16 watts. There is an excellent review by John Potis on 6moons. The Carissa along with my deHavilland UltraVerve sound wonderful. Amazing resolution with body weight and warmth. I wish I could better explain how great it sounds but I'll leave that up to the reviewers. Good luck in your search. Also, as good as the deHavilland is you should also check out their 845 SET the Ios. I look forward to hearing it someday.

Cheers