tube amps and electrostatics

You're better off not using electrostatics or ribbons with your amp. Besides wattage, this type of speaker needs an amp with high current delivery capabilities into difficult loads. You ought ot look elsewhere. Proac Studios is usually a good match for CJ electronics. But in my opinion your amp does not warrant a $2000+ speaker. You'll be better off with sub $1000 speakers, like Proac Tablettes, or Sound Dynamics 300i. rgds, david k.

I've had great luck with Martin-Logan Aerius speakers mated to my Audio Research VT-60 (50 w/ch)

I recently changed from a highly rated 400 wpc @ 4 ohms solid state beast to 100 wpc (triode mode) Cary SLAM-100 monoblocks driving Martin Logan SL-3 hybrid electrostats. The sound with tubes is far superior at low, normal & loud listening levels. At VERY loud levels the SS was better. Ultimate bass extention was better with SS, but this is offset by a more realistic bass tone with the Cary's, particularly on strings. Sound stage, presence, musical realism, emotional impact - all far better with the tubes.