Changing amps?


So I am curentley thinking about changing to a different amp. I curentley use a Pioneer VSX-1014 7.1ch reciever. I use it to drive a set of JM Lab 906 speakers. My question is would it make sense and sound good for me to go to something like a NAD 7100 integrated or a Arcam Diva A 65+? Or would it be better to go with seperates if I can find them used. I was also really toying with the idea of a tube amp but I dont think I really have the budget for one. I have found a few cheap tube amps here on audiogon like the electric baby but I dont know if it could power my speakers well enough. Thanks for any advice.
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Showing 1 response by steuspeed

How about an Audio Refinement Complete or maybe the new YBA Initial Integrated. YBA is French like your JM Labs. Bryston, Redgum, Anthem, Roksan and Blue Circle all make good integrated's. You can't go wrong with any of these.

There is a McCormack Micro line drive and power amp for sale. A good starting point for a separates and always nice for small bedroom systems down the road.

If you want to get into tube's start with a pre-amp or hybrid. A tube amp probably won't give you the bass you the bass you have now unless youe use tubes on the speakers and a separate amp for your sub.