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Amp suggestions for Audio Research LS-16

I have an Audio Research LS-16 (tubes) pre-amp, Audio Research CD-2, NHT 2.5i speakers, with JPS Superconductor speaker cable and JPS Superconductor II interconnects. I'm looking for a used amp under $3000 that provides a minimum of 100wpc. Also recommendations for balanced cables?
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j_k
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Audio Research VT100MK2 -- Stereophile Class A rated, reliable, and I have seen several on Audiogon at the $3K and below price point -- Highly recommended combination. I currently have the LS25 and VT100 combo and love it.
j_k
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In the VT series of Audio Research amps, they recommend to change tubes every 2000 hours. I listen to my system about 20 hours a week, and I saw tube life at about 2.5 years on my first set (more than 2000 hours). My second set is not near ready to be changed with over 1 year of use. As far as heat goes -- any 100W per channel tube amp is going to make some heat. My amp has 12 inches of space above it in an open rack and it is fine. The thing that hooked me on all of the ARC products I have owned are the reliability, audio performance, and factory support. ARC has any part for any piece of gear they have ever made -- and in the audiophile industry, there is only a handfull of manufacturers that can say that.
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