Fun problem to have,
Considering cost, weight, heat, placement flexibility: I would avoid overdoing wpc,
Happy now with 60wpc, more than likely you will do well with Carvers 275 (75wpc at 4 ohm or 8 ohm).
Bob Carver has created many amazing products over the years.
Your inefficient speakers are currently driven satisfactorily by his 60 wpc SS. Does that amp have any special features to handle momentary peaks that you are benefitting from now?
IOW, you might assume his 75 wpc tube amp is 'more than' enough to match current performance. I would want to confirm his tube amp also could match momentary peaks like his SS. You might simply ask them that, and how they think their 275 will do with your specific speakers.
His 275 was specifically designed to sound like the classic McIntosh 2275.
Are you considering a McIntosh 2275?
Considering cost, weight, heat, placement flexibility: I would avoid overdoing wpc,
Happy now with 60wpc, more than likely you will do well with Carvers 275 (75wpc at 4 ohm or 8 ohm).
Bob Carver has created many amazing products over the years.
Your inefficient speakers are currently driven satisfactorily by his 60 wpc SS. Does that amp have any special features to handle momentary peaks that you are benefitting from now?
IOW, you might assume his 75 wpc tube amp is 'more than' enough to match current performance. I would want to confirm his tube amp also could match momentary peaks like his SS. You might simply ask them that, and how they think their 275 will do with your specific speakers.
His 275 was specifically designed to sound like the classic McIntosh 2275.
Are you considering a McIntosh 2275?