Horning owners what amps have you used?

Thanks Rodge827 for the suggestion. I should start building my own amps. Unfortunately I have too many hobbies as it is, maybe in a couple of years if and when I can afford to retire.

Goldeneraguy, I borrowed the 845-G SE's some time ago and I thought they were wonderful with my Merlins, although I bought a Joule instead. It would be interesting to hear what the 845s do for the Hornings. I have Thoress preamp that’s the best audio component I've purchased in a long time. It's what led me to picking up the Thoress amp as well.

Charles1dad, true the 300b is hard to beat but I've never owned a 2a3 or 45. Can the Hornings handle 4 watts? I've heard that the Hornings sound better with more watts than even my 8 watter. And of course there's the sound preference. I love the sound of a 45 tube and I've been seriously contemplating a Deja Vu 45/2A3 (another Audiogon-er put this amp in my head when I owned my previous efficient speakers). As for the Berning ZH270, I've had this amp for almost 10 years. In those 10 years it hasn't seen a lot of action. I also owned a Joule VZN-80, which I far more preferred. The reason why I've never sold the Berning is it’s just a friggin' 10lb amp! I can bring it with me when I go listen to someone else's stuff. If you’re interested, it's going on the market soon.

I guess you may have gotten caught up with the Joule-Merlin
synergy that so many posters and reviewers write about.I'm sure that combo sounded great but I am a big fan of deHavilland 845 amps.
If you are finding joy with the 8 watts from your 300b's I wouldn't try a 2a3 or 45 amp.Your speakers are 96db and may need the higher wattage.Your Thoress amp and pre are special components when mated together.
Where are you located ??

It's hard not to get caught up in the Joule-Merlin synergy when hear them at a show. Same goes for the Horning-Tron synergy...not so for the deHavilland-Sonist combo, but that's just my opinion.

I live in the SF Bay Area.

Yes I know,I have the Tron Syren.I cant afford Tron amps but the deHavilland's work very well.
If you get to the north east your invited for a listen.
I have thought about a 300B amp but always opted to keep my 845G.Maybe we should switch electronics.
Enjoy your music

Dpe,
A 45 or 2A3 SET amp might be a bit of a stretch with your speakers, depends on room size, music volume etc.
I believe a good quality 845 amp would work very well with your Hornigs, just not sure if necessarily "better" than what you currently have.