@beeswax Before going the mono amp route, I happily used the Jeff Rowland Continuum S2 integrated amp with my JA Perspectives. I realize it is not an integrated tube amp. But, Rowland and Joseph Audio pair very well together and the Continuum has enough power to drive your Pulsars in a way that will open them up and still have headroom to spare. A new Continuum S2 is in your price range at approximately $10K. They show up used on A'gon for about 60% of retail but it seems they go fast. Rowland's customer service is first class and the product is extremely well built. Having said that, Nick Doshi has been using Pearl 3s with his all tube amp/tube preamp/tube tape and tube phono setups at shows recently. Other tube amp manufacturers that have chosen Joseph Audio to pair with at audio shows include VAS and Zesto. However, I don't think Doshi, VAS or Zesto have an integrated amplifier.
A tubed integrated amp for Joseph Audio Pulsars?
I'm running a modified Jolida 502B integrated of long use with my Pulsars. Thinking it's near time to try something new. I want to continue in the tube integrated realm and it's very hard to get a take-home amp to test. I'm interested in synergy and an amp with the ability to handle more demanding passages. I love a grand, full, tactile mid-range, but don't want to skirt elsewhere. A little tempo is important. Flabby bass unforgivable if it comes out of tight, little speakers like these. Extension? Soundstaging? Bring it!
I have a hard time understanding what kind of power I need for these Pulsars, knowing not all wattage is created equally. So I worry about attractive amps like Leben or Luxman or anything not over 50w, even though that worry might be unfounded. I want to make magic. So, what's a perfect fit? Who has been down this road with these speakers and has tales to tell and guidance to share? Under $10K, please.Oh, and it's got to be built to last for-evah.
I have a hard time understanding what kind of power I need for these Pulsars, knowing not all wattage is created equally. So I worry about attractive amps like Leben or Luxman or anything not over 50w, even though that worry might be unfounded. I want to make magic. So, what's a perfect fit? Who has been down this road with these speakers and has tales to tell and guidance to share? Under $10K, please.Oh, and it's got to be built to last for-evah.