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Which integrated tube amp to go with which speaker

Need advice for integrated tube amp and speaker combo for a small 13'x11' listening room. I'm used to my class A low watt SET mono block system/preamp/high efficiency speakers but am selling off this system and need to change listening areas anyway.

Integrated tube amp choices are:

1. Luxman sq-38u
2. Leben CS-600
3. Ayon Spark II vs Triton III

Higher output Triton III included because I'm unsure of speaker I will use.

Speaker choices:

1. Harbeth c7es3
2. ProAc Response D2s

I listen to classical and jazz at low to moderate volumes, nothing really loudly.

Open to other suggestions.

Thank you for your help.
zenophonz
xredman
1 posts
 
I would get the Leben CS600 with Harbeth.

I'm currently waiting for the Leben CS600 to get here so I can pair it up with my Harbeth P3ESR.

The Leben CS600 does not come with remote.
devilboy
1,176 posts
 
Open to other suggestions, you say? How about the Clones 25i? It's the integrated that made me realize how much like "hifi" instead of "natural", all my other amps sounded.
ryriken66
47 posts
 
VTL I85....
dhcod
710 posts
 
Harbeths for sure. But the best I've heard with the Harbeths are the Line Magnetic integrateds. Just super sweet. I've had the 218IA with my C7s and it's really an incredible combo.
zenophonz OP
2 posts
 
Would like to very much thank everyone for their ideas and input. Audiogon is the best place for hi-fi advice period.

Was able to buy a VAC 160i all tube integrated on Audiogon this week and I am very happy to have found it.

Still working on speaker choices and I will post new entry once system is up and running.

Thank you everyone!

Mike
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