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Tube amp recommendation for Gallo Reference 3's

I have Gallo Ref3 speakers with the Gallo subamp. Been using NAD S100 preamp and NAD S200 amp. Recently switched to the ModWright 9.0SE preamp. Amazing difference! I had not really heard a soundstage before. Much more involving musically without a big change in tonal balance. Now I am thinking of going tubes all the way. Any recommendation for something under $3K? I listen to jazz and rock mainly.
Thanks!
tantra
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jeffreybehr
805 posts
 
What's the power rating of the NAD poweramp?
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mcrosier
61 posts
 
I use a Cary SLI 80 and I love it. I also have the Gallo SA. Together I feel they have enough juice to let the Gallo's open up. With great imaging and tight bass.

matthew
bgrazman
226 posts
 
I had played with the Dared 300B on mine.... not nough power to do a real good job so I went back to my SMC/MacCormack DNA 0.5 Platinum (but a fun afternoon of listening).
troutsnook
1 posts
 
Try the Quicksilver V4 120 watt mono-blocks. You can find them used in your price range. Even at their new list price, they are almost unbeatable. They sound terrific with the Gallo's
tantra OP
31 posts
 
To Jeffreybehr: The NAD S200 is rated at 225 wpc into 8 ohms and 450 wpc into 4 ohms. It is a member of the Silver Series, NAD's first foray into high-end audio, which never caught on.
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