The amp selection is all depends on the speaker selection. Tannoys and Cantons are usually around 86db to 89db. Therefore, you'll need at least 35Watt/ch to make them sing. I have no problem matching my PAS-3 to any tube amp I own from 6Watt SET to 55Watt push-pull regardless of music selection. I would look into 6L6GC type of amp. I personally don't like EL34 tube sound.
Best amp match for Dynaco PAS-3x?
I am the new owner of a PAS-3x in excellent condition, or as it's been represented. Now I need a decent power amp-hopefully something less than $500 that has some grunt to it. Rotel? B&K? Van Alstine? ???I'll be using either Cantons or some variety of Tannoys with the Dynaco, listening to a wide variety of music but with a focus on jazz and classical. I need input(no pun intended)-I'm pretty new to this game.
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