86 db speakers. What tube amp


I have a pair of Revel Salons that have a sensitivity rating at 86 db. They are 6 ohms nominal and 3 ohms minimum. What tube monoblock amps would be a great match for these speakers? I listen to all types of Jazz and my room is 13x26 w/ 8ft ceilings.
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Hughes12,

I haven't tried them with Revels personally, but the Wolcott amps are quite good at driving difficult loads (such as the full-range electrostats I also peddle). Their adjustable output impedance gives 'em a bit more flexibility in optimizing the amplifier-loudspeaker interface, and I personally like the lovely midrange you get with the EL34 output tube.

That being said, the CAT amps mentioned by Tireguy are also a very good choice. I'm not sure the VTL's are real comfortable with a load that dips to 3 ohms.

Best of luck to you!

Duke
CAT JL1's, VTL 450(or bigger), or better yet wait another few months and get the new Tenor Hybrid(the 150s should be adequate for those speakers). I am sure there are others out there but those would be my choices- happy hunting.