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Tube amp mono block recomendations

Hello,

I am looking for recommendations up to $5000.00 mostly on the used market. My listening is moderate volume, Blues, 70’s rock, some Mainstream Jazz.
I like a little forward brighter sound due to some hearing loss in the Mid frequencies.

My system is currently:
Audio Note M3 Line pre tube
Audio Note 3.1 DAC tube
Linn LP12 with AN / Rega arm
Fisher sa16 amp tube.
Speakers:
Audio Note AN K spe
Snell type E
Tannoy MG’s

My tendency is to go with Audio Note to complete the synergy but would like recommendations for something else. I am not very experienced with the sound characteristics of various Tube amps.

Thanks
128x128pkvintage
gdnrbob
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A used Atma S30 is 30wpc, which should be good for the Snell and Audio Note ( I can't find any specs on the Tannoy), and should be in your budget.
To be honest, a room that large would benefit having a high powered amp-I always err on the overkill side as I hate pushing a small amp too hard.
If I recall correctly, Atma Sphere offers kits, though that might have changed.
Bob
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pkvintage OP
209 posts
 
Update...

I have purchased a set of UK Audio Note P4 Mono blocks and upgraded my M3 preamp with the M6 model.

They were local which was a nice bonus. I have since sold my ANK’s and put the Tannoy MG’s on the first line. The MG’s are 92.5 db by the way. The P4’s are 300b’s and 18 watts p/chan. It all sounds wonderful.

Thanks to all who contributed to the thread. Cheers
celtic66
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What's wrong with these?

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9iejh-audio-note-kits-interstage-monoblock-pse-300b-tube

Or a pair of Manley Snappers.  Good luck.
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pkvintage OP
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Absolutely nothing. Very  nice. Had I not already purchased my P4's I would have seriously considered them. 
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