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tube power amp for my thiels cs6 speakers

my present system includes cat sl-1 mk 3 preamp,krell ksa-200s power amp thiels cs 6 speakers shunyata orion speaker cables and krell kps 30 i cd player.any suggestions for tube amp under 5k including used ones? i do not listen at very loud levels-75 to 80 dbs sound pressure from my listening chair.

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elevick
2,638 posts
 
Look for a Dynaco St-80 or St-160 by Panor. They have 2 ohm taps. The 160 is 80wpc and should easily handle your needs. The 80 may get mushy on dynamic peaks.
vegasears
1,173 posts
 
I have a pair of CS-6's and use VTL 300 Deluxe Mono Blocks which are fully upgraded. They do a darn nice job. I would go with the VTL 450's. The added juice would be a nice addition to great amps.

Good Luck
lapierre
547 posts
 
McIntosh MC275 has a two ohm tap. Rated at 75 watts a channel but it's more like 90 watts.

You can get them used on the GoN for $2300 to $2800 or better yet get two for 5K and use them in mono for 150 watts or 190 watts with upgraded NOS tubes.
larryken
537 posts
 
those speakers are not made for tube amps.
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jond
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As already mentioned the higher powered VTL's are a good choice also consider conrad-johnson, used Premier 12's or P 8's would work well. Their current models would work also but might not fit your budget. Good luck and happy listening!
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