Amp recommendations for Joseph Audio Perspectives2


I bought a pair of Joseph Audio Perspectives (Graphene 2 upgraded) and they will arrive next week. I am looking for amp recommendations now.

Currently I am using prism sound DA1 as source, Schiit freya + as tube pre. I also have a CJ pv5 tube pre and really enjoyed the Conrad Jonhson midrange presentation. I am thinking of upgrading the pre to higher end CJ line in near future (like a used CJ GAT?).

Previously I was using only SS amps with tube pres in ATC speaker system since they have a hard load. I tried a bunch of SS (Krell 402e, Pass xa30.8, Nord nc500, Benchmark ahb2, Mivera 1200), they all sounds nice in their own way but I feel the piece that makes the most difference in my system is the CJ pv5 tube pre. It brings out the 3d soundstage and liquid mids that I was looking for with each amp it paired with.

I love rich liquid golden midrange. So for amp, should I use a tube amp to achieve this goal? I searched around the discussions and what is available in the used market and a couple that interest me now are:

VAC Renaissance 70/70 Mk III
Jadis defy -7 Mk 2
VAC Phi 200
Conrad Johnson Premier 12 (NA in used market now, only a premier 140)

I prefer stereo unit to monoblocks. It will be even better if the amp can produce less heat. I live in CA and it is pretty hot in the summer. But if I have to go that route to get the best sound I want, then it is what it is.

Any recommendation (not necessarily to be the amps mentioned above, can also be ss) or advices are welcome.  
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@elliottbnewcombjr Thanks for the great suggestions. I heard the mc275 with a B&W bookshelf in an audio shop years ago and it was truly impressive. I have to admit that the mc275 was the tube amp that got me into the tube gear realm. 

BTW the CJ 1b looks massive!
For a tube amp, and given what you’re looking for, I’d absolutely give Don Sachs Custom KT88 amp a try.  He offers a trial period, which is obviously so helpful, and at $3700 new you’re thousands under your max budget.  FWIW. 
@twoleftears  Yes I looked into some of the models but seems that they are more about integrated tube amps? I did not think of using integrated before, but the Line Magnetic do look interesting. The 508IA has 45w per channel, I am wondering if it will be enough to drive the JA speakers.
CJ says 200wpc, 135 lbs, 1b is the latest version

https://conradjohnson.com/vintage-conrad-johnson-products/

but owners manual says 150 wpc

https://conradjohnson.com/owners-manuals/prem1bman.pdf

in any case, more than enough power for those speakers, and more for future speakers

personally, I would go with the McIntosh, 75 wpc also enough for those speakers