Integrated tube amp for 91db open baffle speakers

Add the Rogue Audio Tempest II Magnum and the Cronus Magnum to your list.Both are simply outstanding units.Try to audition them if at all possible.

i think the Audio Note Soro SE (18 robust wpc) is the best deal I ever got in audio at around $1500.00

Another good buy is the Manley Stingray which is even more robust

The PrimaLuna PL2 has performed above its' weight-class.My Gallos are 90db/9 ohm and sound wonderful.This unit has also run my 90db/6 ohm OB DIYs with great success.

Thanks, The PrimaLuna line looks like one I should add to my list.

The Audio Note at 18wpc is only half of what the speaker designer recommends, and both the Rogues and Manley don't pass the WAF

I tried to buy Nickt's SLI-80, but someone beat me to it :(

I auditioned both the Cary SLI-80 and the Cayin A88T.
System - Spendor S6E, Classe CA-101 amp, Quicksilver Remote PReamp, Arcam CD-36 player and all Audience au24 cabling.

Cary had more flesh on the bones, more detail, bigger soundstage and to me was more musical.
A88T is a nice unit - sounded better as a stand alone amp, very airy, nice seperation of instruments, but to me was a bit thin, could get edgy on female vocals and treble.

It was a struggle bringing the Cary back to the dealer, not so much with the Cayin.