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Single ended Power amp recommendation

I just recently purchased a pair of SAP J-M2001 MKII and need to change my power amps. Currently using BAT-DK5 to Emotive Audio Sira LE and Conrad Johnson Premier 8A.
Since the SAP are horn speakers, I heard that it should be best with single ended poweramps w/ zero feedbacks. Any suggestion and recommendation?
I'm thinking to sell my Conrad Johnson Premier 8A so the budget should be around 5-6k.
Thanks!
linkoping
linkoping OP
112 posts
 
Also, another question I hope someone can help me with. How would you compare the 845 v.s. the 300B.
I've expirience the 300B (Cary 805C) and loved it. Heard a lot about 845 so just wonder....

Thanks
c123666
871 posts
 
30 watts is more than enough power for any kind of material for most speakers with a 99db efficiency rating....10 watts would be plenty
c123666
871 posts
 
300b sounds better...for the best sound with 845 amps you would want top notch NOS tubes...budget at least 1000 US for a pair of NOS 845 tubes..they are much more expensive than quality 300b tubes (300 to 400/pr..sophia, TJ)
tomryan
796 posts
 
The 805C does not use 300B tubes as output power devices, they use the 845.
rgwrjs
41 posts
 
In answer to your question, as expected the amp I prefer the most is the one I am using now, a custom made 2A3 SET with the Audio note Kageki transformers and silver wiring. However they were pricey and I had much enjoyment with J2001 and other less costly amps. I particularly enjoyed using a 45 SET; there are several makers of these amps-Wavelength, Korneff, etc.

Good luck,

Reg
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