Tube Amp recommendation for Quad 988

I don't think you can go wrong with the MV60 (not sure what the SE is). It's really all you need until....

Just did a little homework on the SE. It's really a matter of taste, but I think the MV60 with the EL 34's is the better match for Quads. I have the Premier 12 xs with the EL34's. Matched with the Quads, the mid-range is to die for.

Thanks all for very helpful posts.

I ended up going with conrad-johnson MV60.
Will try to report back on my experience.

BTW, here is a link that I found with additional info on matching Quads.
http://www.avguide.com/forums/amp-matching-quad-esls

Reporting back on my experience with the conrad-johnson MV60. I purchased a used one which came with the following tubes:

E34L -- output tubes (newer version of EL34)
6SN7GTA Philco -- driver tubes
12AX7A -- input tubes

Once I got the MV60, I was not able to immediately experience the FULL potential of it because I had a 10 maybe 20 year old crappy AudioQuest Ruby 2 IC that was waiting to be replace by Cardas Golden Reference. By the look and sound of it, you could tell Ruby was way past retirement age.

The result? I would describe my system as powerful and full range of response across the spectrum. (Please keep in my that I had used Rotel Integrated prior to the MV60). Occasionally, even in moderate volumes, I thought I had too much bass. Now, based on what I had read about Quads, I am thinking this must be due to my room acoustics. No matter, I may need some bass traps, and diffusors -- and I should be set for a long time. Happy listening!

Sounds like I spoke too soon. Apparently the robust bass that I am hearing is from the Soundstring Power Cables that my buddy sent me to try. When I put the stock cords back into the Quads, bass became much leaner. With the Soundstring PCs, I definitely will not need any subwoofers. Hmmm... it appears I will be spending next few weeks researching Power Cables.