Best power amp for Quad 63


I have read a few discussions about powering the 63s but I am sure that in 2022 there are more options.

Currently I am using an upgraded Conrad Johnson PV11 and a lp70 power amp.  This combination is very good but a little too warm for me. I would like to hear more upper partials (frequencies) and bottom punch.

I am partial to Class A SS amps and looking at the used market.  Probably need to stay under 3K.because I will need to sell my lp70.  I am looking at the following pieces:

SPECTRAL DMA 90

MARK LEVINSON ML2, 23, or 432

KRELL KAV 250S

Plinius 

Esoteric F-03A 

Accuphase E- 530

Thanks in advance.

fortepiano50

Showing 2 responses by jjss49

no doubt well made otl’s are especially well suited to drive esl’s be they quads, sanders, soundlabs, m-l's and so on

such amps do require quite a commitment from the owner, and some may shy away from these amps running with many many power tubes to maintain

i have had very good luck (and wonderful sound) with my trusty arc 100.2 on my esl63’s

furthermore one can also use a nice tube pre in front of a zero maintenance ss power amp...

all the amps you mention should work well, if the amps themselves are working well