Help with an integrated amp for Joseph Audio Rm25xl's


My trusted Plinius 8200MkII (which I bought on A'gon used)  finally hit the dust and I need a new integrated amp for the Josephs.  I have a Tube DAC in the system so I don't think I "need" a tubed integrated amp.  My budget is about $1,750. Any help would be much appreciated
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rspark
You are only teasing yourself with the tube DAC.You simply haven't experienced what tubes really bring to music playback until you go tube amplification!!!
Your speakers have an easy 8 ohm impedance,with a min.of 7 ohms & a min.recommended power input of only 11wpc.so you can get into a SERIOUSLY good amp in your budget range.I would look at the Ming Da MC368-B902"Piccolo",the iFi Audio "Retro Stereo 50"(my personal amp) or Yaqin "MS-30L"(IMO the worlds BEST remote control)with NOS 6AK5 tubes in the front, some ReIssue EL34's in back & running in Triode Mode...If you have a BIG room go with a Class A Push Pull(like the MS-30L)or one of the new Triode Strapped KT120 amps.ANY of these amps will put you into a completely different realm of music playback...
Had the opportunity to listen to the same Joseph's with the Manley Stingray a few years ago, for about a month? Sounded very good in full power, but a little lite in triode mode, at 18 watts per channel, in an 15 x 20 room with 10' ceilings. 

I would say 30 watts per channel would be the lowest I would go, unless your room is smaller.

I also used a Bel Canto Integrated at around 300 wpc. It could get a little aggressive in the highs, but very good bass and midrange, with that speaker.

Good Luck!
Thanks so much for the feedback about these integrated amps. I have ave some homework to do.  I would love to hear from anyone else who has experience with JA speakers. 

Hi guys...would 22wpc tube be sufficient? 10 x 14 x 10. Acoustic jazz instrumental and vocals. Non demanding.  Moderate listening levels. Thanks
Great speakers.  I’d strongly consider a PrimaLuna Prologue Premium. It’s a tubed integrated that generates 35-40 Wpc (tube dependent) that should be enough, and I’d think its strengths would match extremely well with JA speakers -- much like your Plinius. There’s one for sale here now a little over your price but may be negotiable.

Solid state I’d look at a used Hegel H100 or stretch for a used H200. Best of luck.

Just to provoke some thought. For $1,750.00 you may be able (or come close) to get a better value vs. sound by looking for used separates. Example; Primaluna P3 and P5 sounds pretty good with stock tubes, really steps up to the plate with NOS signal, phase, driver tubes. As money/time permits upgraded fuses and power cord make a big difference.
pc123B,22wpc will be more than enough power in your size room with your listening preferences.My room is about the same size as yours & I have run my Excite X14's with 10wpc.to undistorted,wall shaking levels..Also a small bit of acoustic treatment will allow the system to really open up.You will gain tangible depth & width in the sound stage & images will sharpen up as the signal is less distorted in time & phase from early/floor reflections.