devore fidelity gibbon nines ,need good amplificat

These were designed for tubes. Suggest contacting DeVore for some ideas, but here's what I know.

Just heard these w/Manley Snappers, Manley Stingray, and Dehavilland Aries 845G. They don't need much power, and will let you the differences of various output tubes. If you don't have a feel for how a SET type amp like the Dehavilland sounds vs. the sound of a push pull EL34 or KT88 type amp, you really should listen to some before you decide. FWIW, the clarity of the little EL84-based Stingray was a better match IMHO than the Snappers. The Aries 845G blew them both out of the water. (I bought these amps)

A tube preamp is probably a better match, too.

What is your budget and what did YOU think of the 3 amps you heard? What are your priorities? Cheers,
Spencer

I believe John Devore likes to demo these with Shindo gear at the shows. If you like the Leben, you'll probably like Shindo even more.

I don't know if this would apply to the Nine's, as well, but when I asked John DeVore for a recommendation for an amp for the Devore 8's he suggested a Leben.

I heard these speakers with the Leben cs600 and the combination sounded beautiful, powerful, detailed and delicious.