Tube Mono-Block Recommendation

Dragon_vibe, the impedance curve for your speakers, as shown here, suggests that the tonal balance of the sound that is produced in the mid-range and treble regions will vary dramatically as a function of the output impedance and damping factor of the particular amplifier that is being used. And probably also with the robustness of the amp's power supply.

So I suspect that in the $12K price class you are considering, synergy between the amplifier and speaker could very conceivably be a more significant consideration than the intrinsic sonic character of the particular amp. My suggestion is that you research what amplifiers are being used, and have been used, by others who have your particular speakers.

Regards,
-- Al

Dragon,

You sure seem to be shopping for a lot of equipment, last week it was $ 20K speakers, this week $ 12K mono blocks ? Your looking for a complete new system ? or your just pulling our leg :-)

Good Listening

Peter

How about something that like this:
http://www.toneimports.com/lmaudio/219ia.html

It can drive big ATCs well and are SETs !!

Or this one:
http://www.wavac-audio.jp/md805m_e.shtml

Im not pulling anyone legs. Just got a windfall and like a little child its time to buy some sweets iv longed after so much lol.

I think if you can at least audition them, consider the Audiopax Model 88 amplifiers. I have been a strong supporter of Audiopax for a number of years. They fly below the radar but are excellent amps.