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30w class A amp for Joseph Audio perspective 2?

I recently got a pair of Joseph audio perspective with G2 upgrade. I paired it with VAC renaissance 70/70 tube amp and VAV renaissance mk v tube pre.

I found myself always listen to them in medium to low volume and the volume pot in the pre never goes beyond 9 o clock ( starting from 6 o clock). 

I do enjoy the sound of this combo though. Silky and smooth all the way.

So I was thinking to use a lower power amp. Anyone has suggestions around 30wpc class A amp that is musical and would match the JA perspectives (3 way 84db, 8 ohms nominal, 5.5 ohms minimum) well? Tube or SS should both be fine.
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verdantaudio
1,500 posts
 
Just saw your other thread.  Assuming some consistency between the two, check this amp out.  

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9j5a1-art-audio-adagio-stereo-set-amp-27w-tube

Power rating is about right for you and this is a truly incredible amp. 
rlb61
789 posts
 
Jeff Joseph told me that I should use an amp of at least 60wpc with my Pulsars. I can’t imagine that you could get away with lower wattage with the larger Perspectives.
jameswei
883 posts
 
Most material requires less than 1 or 2 watts most of the time.  But low frequency sounds need more.  Depending on your listening level and the bass content, you might be pushing into 30 watt levels on peaks.  Although 60 watts only gets you 3 db more sound level, it does provide more headroom before clipping.  Clipping can be quite harmful to speakers and should be avoided.

I would be OK with 30 watts if I expected never to play at higher volumes.  Otherwise, stay with the speaker manufacturer's recommendation.
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