$8oo dollar budget

I have a George Wright AU-1000 preamp and a B&K ST-140 power amp. I am looking to upgrade my power amp to tubes as well. My budget being around $800 does anyone have good suggestions?

fromunda10-07-2009 4:27am

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rleff Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,065 posts 10-07-2009 at 01:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What speakers are you driving with the amps?
tvad Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,467 posts 10-07-2009 at 01:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Impossible to recommend an amp without knowing the speakers' specifications, and the size of your room.
tpsonic Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,092 posts 10-07-2009 at 02:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete In a similar power rating (Ts Vs SS):Quicksilver Silver 70/90 or Primaluna 6/7.Might wait until the budget can be strecthed a little farther.
fromunda OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 141 posts 10-07-2009 at 02:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete speakers are B&W 602.5 s3, Room size is 20x25.
tvad Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,467 posts 10-07-2009 at 02:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 10-07-09: Fromunda speakers are B&W 602.5 s3 88dB, 8 ohm nominal (3 ohm minimum). The 3 ohm spec rules out a tube amp, IMO.

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