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Watt Puppy 6 with tube amp.

Can anyone give some first hand advice or insight regarding the use of tube amp with wilson speakers. I have a audio research pre and bryston 7 amps, I am hearing quite a bit regarding a tube amp, I listen mostly to classic rock some jazz. The local audio store carries audio research. Is there problems today with bass control with newer amps, and is there alot of maintance on them, is a 200 watt amp enough to get the speakers really moving for a large 18 X 30 room.
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bryans
104 posts
 
I'm running a pair of W/P 6 with Atma-Sphere MA1 MKII.2 and they are simply amazing. My room is 16 x 19 and I listen mostly to Jazz and R&B. Never had any problems cranking it up. I went through Pass, Kora, VTL, and a few others before I decided to go with the Atma-Sphere. I don't regret it one bit. If you want more detail drop me an Email. To me the Atma-Sphere fit my taste. As for maintance mine are trouble free. I biased them about a month ago and that is about it.
khrys
446 posts
 
I'm running Jadis JA-100s on my 6s with much enjoyment. I certainly agree with the ARC and Atma-Sphere recommendations as well. Don't know the BAT. However, I have just heard the Halcro Dm58 ss monoblocs and think I'm going to make the jump from tubes to ss after 25 years (yikes!). Pray for me.
egrady
138 posts
 
While I'm not sure I believe the 6's and 7's are an easier load than the 5.1's. The 5.1's have a nasty impedence curve that require some serious muscle. Don't use a 100 watt tube amp with the 5.1's. Why not simply arrange a home demo with your ARC dealer and determine how much tube power you'll need?
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