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Moving from SS to tube system

Could someone recommend a pair of monoblock tube? I need to upgrade my system to get better soundstage. I allocate my system budget of about 2000 for a pair of pre-owned monoblock tube. I don't really need monoblock but I though might as well going with something for the long run.

The following are advertised on Audiogon that I am considering:

Rogue Magnum M120 (I heard they can be noisy and hot)
Quad II - Forty amp (A little low in power)
Audio Research Classic M100 (Age could be a problem)
VTL Delux 140 (Age)

These are just a few. I need decent power with at least 60W or more since I am also looking to purchase a full range pair of speakers.
lvb
triodeuser
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System synergy is truly important. Jfrech is correct -

suggest you pick speakers and match amp to them.

My vote goes to low power SET and High efficiency speakers as being a _magical_ combination.

Regards

Ken L
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jond
3,400 posts
 
What are your speakers? I have Cary 300B monos with Alon Lotus speakers and the combo is indeed magic as Ken has suggested above. The Cary's can be had for around $2K and I've seen the Alons for as low as $1500, which is a shame considering how good they are. Whatever you decide to do, good luck and happy listening. I predict you'll never look back.
mattybumpkin
588 posts
 
I would add the AES Six Pac's mono blocs to your list. New "stock" ones are $2400, used they are in your range. 50 watts triode.

Regards,
rello
308 posts
 
I would second the BAT. I have had great success with the Rogues. They are NOT noisy but will run hot.
lvb OP
4 posts
 
I don't know what speakers I have in mind yet but I will be spending around 3k and would consider used.

For about 5k, what would you recommend as a tube amp + speaker combo? I need something that will give me a nice soundstage.

Thanks.
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