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Need power amp recommendations for system

Greetings. This is only my second post here.  Have read a ton and enjoyed it.  I'm assembling two systems at roughly the same time.  I'm down to amplification for the main system.  Here's the components I have:

GoldenEar Triton Reference loudspeakers
PS Audio BHK preamp
PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
PS Audio Direct Stream Memory Player
VPI Prime Signature TT with Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC cart
Manley Labs Chinook SE MKII phono stage

Should I just finish it out with either the BHK 250 or the 300 monoblocks and have a PSA stack, or would you go a different direction?  I have access to Rogue Apollo Darks at a very good price and I am open to other suggestions.  I really don't want to tinker, but someday I may look around at other loudspeakers . . . maybe.

Thank you in advance for your advice.
kcpellethead
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bradf
329 posts
 
Your MC275 may be a good option with your Triton reference
and possibly the LM508ia with 47W class A Single Ended with the 
Spatial M3 Triodes.
The 47watts allows a lot of flexibility for use with other speakers down the road so would the Decware 40W class A.

Be aware the  tube assortment on the LM805ia is or can be costly.
805 output and 300b's single tubes.


If interested, read the Tone Audio review regarding the Decware ZMA
Huge power supply and more affordable tubes


Both amps can be used with or without pre-amps 
I like options and flexability

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tomic601
12,945 posts
 
I have heard the big Rogues running Vandersteen 7’s in SanDiego at stereo Unlimited.... sublime speed and control for abtube amp, although w Vandersteen powered bass ( some would say cheating )
they also carry your speakers ( different room w Mac or VTL power )
maybe  chat w Bruce
i agree easy way out is the BHK
and it is quite good amp

erik_squires
16,212 posts
 
The Mytek Brooklyn amp becasue it is ICE based and they tend to sound warm, something IMHO those speakers need. Also very reasonably priced. 
ron1319
57 posts
 
Wouldn’t you at least want to try finishing out the PS Audio system before deciding on or trying something else?
mcreyn
293 posts
 
I would go the BHK since you are so far down the PS Audio path.  There is a good arguement that can be made since they were designed and voiced together, they will be synergistic.  
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