Valve amplifiers

To minimize lurking tube troubles I minimized the number of tubes in my gear (while still retaining their audio magic). CDP has one tube, pre has three, monoblocks have 4 each. Been very happy ever since.

Fantastic advice and thank you!

My speakers are Kudos Cardea C2 - 8 ohm and 88dB - relatively easily driven. My source is Michel Gyrodec using Origin Live Silver arm and Dynavector DV20 cartridge. My room is an average size. I like my music to be subtle with controlled sibilants. I am certainly not too concerned with the current trend towards or pursuit of "bass thump"!! Musical reproduction should be balanced in all regards I believe.

The only one I have heard is the Mastersound and it was an eye-opener! But I now realise that I should begin to research other similar components in order to make a more informed decision.

Any "lead-ins" as to where I should begin?

Many thanks again!!!!

In terms of information, search the audiogon archives. Gon member 213cobra has posted some very interesting threads on 845 SET amplifiers on this site. Also do a google search for reviews and discussion about these amplifiers. There's a lot of good information available to read. For your speakers and stated listening level and preferences I think you're moving in a good direction.
Charles,

Superted,
Do you have an update in regards to your pursuit and interest in 845 SET amplifiers, what did you end up doing?
I hope all is well with you.