$2500 Tube Amp Recommendations

If would consider the Thor Linestage mk2 for $1800 ( this site ) and pick up a add on Phono after...I know from experiance that this linestage will compete with anything out there in your price range..........

I would the Audio Research VT100 mk3 as opposed to the Mk2 suggested earlier. It is more user friendly, sounds slightly better, and is available in this price range.

$2500 tube amp?

Look for some Dodd 120 MK II monos and throw in some Winged C EL 34 output tubes from Antique Electronic Supply for another $100 or so ($17 ea matched), and you'll have money left over. if you can also get the Dodds with the platinum cap upgrade, so much the better.

Thorman's nod to the Thor line stage preamp is a really good idea too if the money is in place. I have one too, suppliying my Dodds. I'd almost guarantee you won't be disappointed. I too listen to mostly jazz and blues... bluegrass and so forth.

They'll drive many, many speakers very well. Even my 87db Phase techs which drop to 2 ohms.

You might even wind up with $$$ left over.

It seems power is a consideration, how many watts do I need to comfortably drive the speakers in a 10 x 12 room with a 88db sensitivery and a nominal imped of 6ohms? I would like the flexability of both triode and ultralinear modes but not sure what the minimums should be.

I've had an Art Audio Concerto that I would highly recommend for this money. I think there is one for sale here now.