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Low gain power amp to match the Audio Note M6 pre

Friends, I am in trouble! Couple of days back I bought a pre-owned Audio Note M6 preamp which was going for a song. However I see that it has a lot of gain, 18db as per the specs. With my Naim Nait 5i used as power amp, I can never go beyond 7 o clock position. I also feel my Naim must be getting overloaded. I want to get a tube power amp which has low gain. I want to drive a pair of Tannoy Turnberry SE speakers.

My budget is around $3k (new or used). I do have some amps in mind, like the Sophia Electric 91-01, Audio Note P1SE, Decware TorII. However before even I can select an amp based on sonics I need to ensure they can match the high-gain of M6. Can any of the amplifier gurus here suggest which amps to consider in this case ? I need something with more than 8 watts for sure.
pani
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jfrech
1,816 posts
 
Zd542 has a point. Here is a shot of your aim it 5i

http://www.naimaudio.com/hifi-products/pdt-type/nait-5i

If this s the naim you are using...it's not designed to use a separate preamp...
washington_highend_audio
41 posts
 
Sophia Electric has an office and store showroom in Northern Virginia since 2007. Why should Sophia Electric send someone to meet you at parking lot instead of meeting in their showroom or office? Why not to call your cell phone instead of using headlights in your posted story?

Larryi, you are manufacturing an untrue story that may damage your credit, or even worse, to put you into a legal case.
larryi
4,373 posts
 
Washington Highend Audio,

At the time I purchased the Sophia tubes, I don't know if they had a store or not or whether Richard was working out of his home. This is the way I got the tubes from Richard. No big deal, it was convenient for me. This is also the way a friend received his set. I am not suggesting that there was anything inappropriate going on, it is just a bit quirky.

I am amazed at your detective work that "proves" my story false.
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