Tube Amplifier Rec. for Proac 1.5 or D 15?


Hi,
I am asking recomendations for a good tube amplifier from the experienced that have listened to a pair of Proac 1.5's or D-15's using various tube amplifiers?
I like the sound of a good EL34 or EL84 based amplifier, but I think the Proac's will need a minimum of 40 watts to get the best from them. The experienced users may know better about the power needed to run the Proac's than I do.
The buget for the amp purchase will be under $2000, used would be the bang for the buck.
Any suggestions will very much appreciated.
Norris Wilson
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I have had great success with my Conrad Johnson Premier 11A driving my 2.5s. Just about any amp will drive any ProAc Response speaker at least up as far as the 3.8. Even tiny S.E.T.s will drive them well. I would think if you are fond of EL34s the Premier 11xs would be a perfect match, very well built, great sound, and in your price range used. The one most important thing with ProAc Responce speakers is that the are very fussy about the quality of amplifacation, not so much the power.
I know you mentioned EL 34's but I run Rogue Magnum M120 mono blocks to my Proac Studio 250's. Awesome amps for the money. Right in your budget also.
I just heard a pair of ProAc Tablette Reference 8's with an Audio Research tube preamp and power amp (not sure which models), and this combination was magical! I was absolutely blown away by how good those little ProAc's sounded. I am thinking of picking up a pair of Tablette Reference 8 Signatures for my office (probably powered with an integrated from Arcam or Creek).

Tom.
Tom, see if you can find a used ARC CA-50 for your Tablettes instead (they go for $1300 or so and use 6550's). I use this integrated with my 1SC's and agree with your assessment of ARC with the Tablettes: magical!
Thanks for the heads up! I am not familiar with any of the particular Audio Research products, though I have certainly been impressed by everything that I have heard.

Thanks again, Tom.