Jas -
I would suggest if you listen to music at anything close to ref levels avoid tubes on the 10Ts. They require alot of juice to come alive. Don't get me wrong, I have tried some small tubes on the 10Ts with fine results at moderate levels, but they poop out as they go up. The Conrad Johnson Premier 8A's were the only amp I had good results from, but those, as a BARGAIN could be had for about $6K on the used market.
Try something like the McCormack DNA-225 amp. It is one of few in the $1,500 to $2,000 range that I felt were a good match. Again, this type of question is so VERY subjective and I am just giving you the experience I had, which could vary drastically from your results.
My other suggestion (which is would be my first choice in the sub $2,700 range is the Plinius 250. There is one posted now for about $2,500 with a minor scratch, but it seriously competes with the likes of Krell and Levinson, but with service in New Zealand, repairs, should they become necessary might add up!
That is my $0.02 worth.
Dan
I would suggest if you listen to music at anything close to ref levels avoid tubes on the 10Ts. They require alot of juice to come alive. Don't get me wrong, I have tried some small tubes on the 10Ts with fine results at moderate levels, but they poop out as they go up. The Conrad Johnson Premier 8A's were the only amp I had good results from, but those, as a BARGAIN could be had for about $6K on the used market.
Try something like the McCormack DNA-225 amp. It is one of few in the $1,500 to $2,000 range that I felt were a good match. Again, this type of question is so VERY subjective and I am just giving you the experience I had, which could vary drastically from your results.
My other suggestion (which is would be my first choice in the sub $2,700 range is the Plinius 250. There is one posted now for about $2,500 with a minor scratch, but it seriously competes with the likes of Krell and Levinson, but with service in New Zealand, repairs, should they become necessary might add up!
That is my $0.02 worth.
Dan