Assuming you meant 85db, not 85hz, you're correct that those are low efficiency speakers and will need plenty of power. It could be class A, but that would cost you a pretty penny, for sure, especially if you go tubes. If you are on a modest budget, considering easier to drive speakers will make things much easier on your amp choice.
FWIW, I have 85db Sound Lab electrostatics and also love the sound of many class A amps. I spent over $3k on a used Krell FBP-300, which is a fraction of the cost of other tube amps that I used with the SLs previously. At 85db, you want to be pretty committed to the speakers, as I am, knowing that amp matching will always be important and relatively expensive. Cheers,
Spencer
FWIW, I have 85db Sound Lab electrostatics and also love the sound of many class A amps. I spent over $3k on a used Krell FBP-300, which is a fraction of the cost of other tube amps that I used with the SLs previously. At 85db, you want to be pretty committed to the speakers, as I am, knowing that amp matching will always be important and relatively expensive. Cheers,
Spencer