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Best amp for Avalon

Just bought a pair of used Avalon Radian HC speakers and wondered if anyone can tell me which reasonably priced amp would best suit the old classics. I currently have a Tube Research ST-100 but I just wonder if they would be bettered served with something else?? Anyone out there have experience with this speaker. Any input would be appreciated.
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wig
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I'm using a 85 watt Vac 160i Sigma Tube integrated amp and it drives my Avalon Ascendants very well and sound amazing...
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I'm glad to here they do well with low power. Do you know the efficiency of your Ascendants.

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Radian and Ascents (I have the latter) are the hardest speakers to drive. Eidolon, Opus, and Ascendents are completely different.
For Radians plan on using something extremely powerful like 300WPC for bass and something > 70WPC for the mids and highs.
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Radian HC means "High Current".
Specially built for the Spectral amps.
TRL S100 monos will be perfect for mid and high.
Not for the 2 power hungry bass drivers in sealed box config.
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