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EL 34 Amp Recommendations

I've got the bug to upgrade my amplifier, not too hard to do using a SS Nad that is 20 years old. After doing a bit of research I would like a EL 34 tube amp. I haven't tried a tube amp before so this is new territory for me.
My system:

Sonos--source
Pre-Amp--Cary SLP 98
Speakers--89db efficient
Subs--2 Vandersteen 2WQ

Would like to keep the budget under $2,200.
Any recomendations?

Thanks for the help,
Doug
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acbc
38 posts
 
Check out the websites from the following: ( cost - lowest to highest )

Dared (I-30)
Jolida (they have a few EL-34's)
Rogue (Cronus)
PrimaLuna (ProLogue)
montaldo
201 posts
 
I use a Conrad Johnson MV-60 with a 2wq now, and absolutely love it. The magic midrange, beautifully natural sound, and dynamics are great since the 2wq takes a lot of the heavy lifting. The MV-60SE is supposed to be more neutral, which is not something I seek. Love the MV-60.
bob292
4 posts
 
Music Reference, unbeatable reliability, great sound, go to RAM tube web site and email Roger!
orpheus10
8,668 posts
 
PrimaLuna prologue 6 would fit your bill.
keep_lookingup OP
5 posts
 
A lot of good suggestions. Thanks all. I did have my eyes on the CJ mv-60 and the quicksilvers. Going to look into the others. I was also considering the Cary Rocket 88. Would like to purchase used and save a few $'s. I have bought almost all my equipment used over the years.
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