Amp advise :)


Hi there! I have a question and I would love to know your opinion. Currently my equipment has
Esoteric XD digital source,
Technics turntable analog source (Luxman eq-500 preamp)
Integrated 2A3 tube amp,
Klipsch speakers.

My intention is go to separates. Only reading forums and reviews I found interesting:
Preamp:
Luxman c-900
Nagra classic
Arc ref s6se
Robert Koda k-10 (used)

Amp:
Nagra Amp.
Arc 80s
Gryphon Essence

The budget for a couple of these would be between 30/40.

Does anyone have experience of good synergies of preamp/amp between Esoteric source and horns?

thanks a lot, be safe :)
ramon74
With those highly efficient speakers you do not need to waste money on power and can go for as high quality as you can afford. 

My first pick would be the Ensemble Massimo Fuoco. It is a hybrid design, 150 watts per channel. It is built to the 9’s, Swiss build quality, remote control, one of the best units out there, and integrated has a lot of merits (short paths and no interconnects).
With that budget and those lower wattage needs, I’d be remiss to not suggest FM Acoustics. I believe the legendary 108/155 combo would come in under 40.

If you want to go tubes for those horns, I’d go Conrad Johnson. CJ and horns is a match made in heaven. I’ve never heard Jadis but I like the look of them and they are well built.
I'm loving the sound and quality of my new second hand McIntosh Mc452. 

I've spent way too much time and money purchasing and then selling various amps over the years.

While trying out various units was fun,  i found out that no one amplifier sounds best on all types of music and recordings. 

Find a quality unit and spend your time discovering new music and artists. 

Is not the entire purpose of building a quality music reproduction system all about enjoying music?
Are you not into tube amps anymore?  A 300B will add a bit of warmth while a PX25 is a very happy middle ground between a 2A3 and the 300B.  
I have great experience with Art Audio gear and Esoteric.  I would look at the Conductor preamp and either Diavolo or PX25 amps.  Both are available in stereo or mono and will be great with those speakers.