Integrated tube amp for 91db open baffle speakers

R Burke: Had you decided on your integrated yet??My experimenting with the PL2 tubes has concluded.I find the PL labeled KT-88 are a hard act to beat.Shuguang 12ax and the French military 12au (Mazda) complete the front-end.Articulate and capable of conveying bass/weight,while still being open and "airy".Finding the Shuguangs may be difficult,as I understand the G8/9 triple-micas are out of production.Maybe someone can suggest a substitute.

I auditioned both the Cary SLI-80 and the Cayin A88T.
System - Spendor S6E, Classe CA-101 amp, Quicksilver Remote PReamp, Arcam CD-36 player and all Audience au24 cabling.

Cary had more flesh on the bones, more detail, bigger soundstage and to me was more musical.
A88T is a nice unit - sounded better as a stand alone amp, very airy, nice seperation of instruments, but to me was a bit thin, could get edgy on female vocals and treble.

It was a struggle bringing the Cary back to the dealer, not so much with the Cayin.

Thanks, The PrimaLuna line looks like one I should add to my list.

The Audio Note at 18wpc is only half of what the speaker designer recommends, and both the Rogues and Manley don't pass the WAF

I tried to buy Nickt's SLI-80, but someone beat me to it :(

The PrimaLuna PL2 has performed above its' weight-class.My Gallos are 90db/9 ohm and sound wonderful.This unit has also run my 90db/6 ohm OB DIYs with great success.

i think the Audio Note Soro SE (18 robust wpc) is the best deal I ever got in audio at around $1500.00

Another good buy is the Manley Stingray which is even more robust

Add the Rogue Audio Tempest II Magnum and the Cronus Magnum to your list.Both are simply outstanding units.Try to audition them if at all possible.

My vote is for the Cary SLI-80 but you must get the Signature version. What an amp for the money. I had to sell mine cuz my 2 year old son burned his finger the other day. I have not heard the other 3 you had mentioned.