which tube mono blocks?

I run electrostatics that are 4Ohm @ 86dB. I currently use 200w Class A SS mono's. Which tube amps should I get to try?

jtwrace11-19-2008 10:00pm

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sbank Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,378 posts 11-21-2008 at 03:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The best options have been mentioned Atma-Sphere MA2, Wolcotts, big VTLs; all will be costly...Cheers, Spencer
shakeydeal Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 979 posts 11-21-2008 at 03:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Canary Audio CA-160 monoblocks. I am using these to power Piegas, which is no small feat. These are powerful EL34 based amps that should do what you need. Shakey
jtwrace OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 443 posts 11-24-2008 at 03:04am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What do you guys think of the Van Alstine Ultra 550? Can it compete with any of the above mentioned products?
darkmoebius Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 900 posts 11-24-2008 at 06:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 11-23-08: Jtwrace What do you guys think of the Van Alstine Ultra 550? Can it compete with any of the above mentioned products? Not exactly an apples-to-apples comparison what with the VA Ultra 550's output being power MOSFETs instead of tubes.
rodman99999 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,022 posts 11-24-2008 at 09:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete These: (http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstube&1232672742&/Antique-Sound-Lab-hurricane-mo) Some info: (http://www.vacuumtube.com/antiquesoundlabs.htm) BTW: The amps listed are not mine.

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