I am down to 2 choices (PP or SET amp?) to run my JBL L100 (alnico)


Hi! I am down to 2 choices;

   >Bob Latino's VTA ST-120 


Power output . . . . . . … > 60 watts RMS per channel at 1 KHz at less than 1 % THD with both channels driven in ultralinear mode or > 32 watts RMS in triode with both channels driven
Frequency response . . . .. 10 Hz to 30 KHz +/- .1 dB at 1 watt  
Power bandwidth  . . . . …. 17 Hz to 30 KHz +/- .3 dB at 60 watts
Harmonic Distortion   . . . . Less than .15% THD from 20 Hz to 20 KHz at 1 watt, less than 1% THD at 60 watts 20 Hz to 20 KHz
IMD …………………….......… Less than .45% (19 Khz and 20 Khz) at rated power
Hum and noise . . . . . …..  More than 90 dB below 60 watt output
Sensitivity . . . . . . ……….  900 millivolts for 60 watt output
Bias setting …………....…    .550 volts DC per each KT88 or 6550 output tube
Feedback ………………......… 13 dB total loop feedback
Size .................. ...…..…. 13" x 9.5" x 6.5"
Tube complement ............4 X KT88 or 6550 or KT120, 3 X 12AU7 or 12BH7 or 5963 or 5814 or 6189 or CV4003, 1 X 5AR4/GZ34 or Weber WZ68 SS rectifier
Weight …………………......…. 38 pounds (shipping weight = 45 pounds)


   >Audio Note Kit1 300B

S
pecifications:

Power: 8 Watts Class A
Output Tubes: 2 x 300B
1st Stage Gain: 6SN7
Rectifier Tube: 5U4GB
Front Insert Plate:: Solid Copper
Inputs: 1 (option of 3)
Option of Elma 3 input selector at $75
Outputs: 1 x Stereo Pair 4, 8, 16 ohms
Recommended Speakers: min 88dB
Width: 53 cm
Height: 20 cm
Depth: 45 cm
Weight: 18 Kilos
Chassis: 3mm Aluminum with Black Powder Coat




Listening room is 12' x 12'

JBL L100 Century

SpecsFrequency Response:Unknown Sensitivity:91dB (1W input, measured at 1m) Impedance:8ΩPower Capacity:50W (continuous program)High Frequency Driver:LE25 36mm (1.4″) Paper DiaphragmMedium Frequency Driver:LE5-2 130mm (5″) Paper DiaphragmLow Frequency Driver:123A-1 300m (12″) Pressed Paper DiaphragmCrossover Frequencies:1,500Hz and 6,000HzEnclosure Type:Bass ReflexEnclosure Dimensions (HxWxD):600x360x350mm (23.5×14.5×13.75″)Weight:24kg (each speaker)
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I am powering a set of the new L100s, maybe this is what you have, maybe not, with a 40 WPC Luxman KT88 amp and think its wonderful.  I think 8 wpc is far to low.  But, as always, just my opinion.
I have the old JBL L100 (alnico) straight array speakers/low serial. I did not mention, I am running either power amp with Hagerman (DIY) Clarinet Tube Preamp.
you will need more power then 8wpc, I have a SET 300b amp and it having a hard time with louder listening with 94db speakers let alone 91db.