Integrated tube amp for Coincident Super Eclipse


Before I sell alot of my gear (recent job loss) I am wondering what integrated tube amp would be a great match for my Coincident Super Eclipse llls? What about SET amps? For whatever reason, I am thinking of a Cayin A88T as a good match.... any suggestions? I listen to folk, rock and jazz and my room is 12'x25'.
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Showing 1 response by mechans

What amp do you have now. I assume you own the coincidents. The current amp you have will cost you knowthing. If you like it and there is no fortunes invested in it keep it.
From your preferences including Rock I think an SET will not make you happy no matter if the Coincidents are 99 Db sensitive and over 10 ohm.
OTOH the expensive investment you need to recover by selling the current amp, may end with a net loss. Especially buying a new one to replace it - even a used but new to you amp.
I haven't heard these since they had gotten to 20 watts but the "Wave 25" ASL amps are only a few hundred a piece. It kind of odd I hear nothing about the ASL products of late. Anyway Isreal Blume has an ASL 300B amp the Frankenstein I believe modifed for him. There may be synergy between the two product lines.
I second the bang for your buck in using an older amp. Mac recievers if old are about $500 but you get the preamp free. So called vintage amps even fully refurbed can be had for $500 or less as a rule . If running but needing recapping less than $300 easy. If broken don't bother.