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Best 70+ Watt Tube amp

I have a Thor phono preamp and a Conrad-Johnson Premier 16 LSII preamp, looking to upgrade my amp and also eventually my speakers, which are B&W matrix 804's. Looking for some good suggestions for amps, amp and speaker combos, and just any thoughts in general. My present amp is a C-J Premier 11a, but I want more power(who doesn't?). Have not tried SET's so any thoughts along that line would be appreciated.
My previous amp was a C-J MV52, which I still have but the step up in sound and performance with the 11a was substantial that I am not looking to go back to under 50Wattes/channel. Have heard a 200W/;channel McIntosh but thought I'd just throw it open and see what experience I can gain from your experience.
Thanks Michael
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kw6
692 posts
 
Hi,

You have nice gear. I suggest you upgrade your speakers first that will be compatible with 70 tube watts that you have now and invest in ASC tube traps if you have not already done so.

Good Luck!
unclejeff
1,313 posts
 
The 804s are good speakers but i agree with the above in that I would probably not use a tube amp with them. You might try the Kef Referance 205 or the 207. I have a pair of 205s that I run off a McIntosh 2102 amp. Sounds great.

Try to get yourself a listen to the 2102 amp. Match it with Kef or Tannoy.
thorman
1,262 posts
 
If you own the Thor Phono and love it ,why not consider the Thor TPA 60 watt monos ? Plenty of power there and you know by now how great the sound..
bobheinatz
725 posts
 
Bruce Moore Dual 70. I have owned the ARC VT 100Mk 2 and the Bruce Moore is alot better sounding. I do have it listed for sale right now because I just bought a pair of Innersound ELS that require at least 200 or more watts.
hi_hifi
120 posts
 
definitely worth considering if you are on a budget
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