Is there a 300B type amp out there with some WATTS behind it?


I recently acquired a Feliks Audio Arioso 300B amp.  To put it simply, it is incredible.  I understand one way to tackle the issue of using SET amps is with high sensitivity speakers.  Is there a 300B or something that gives you that same sound out there with power so you have more speaker options?

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Hello Audiovicker.  Do you understand that 9 watts is not an insugnificant amount of "power"?  90 watts is only 10db louder than 9 watts.  If you want to rattle the walls with sound, then the 300B amps are not for you. For most people, normal listening levels are under 5 watts, way under. Give the amp a try on whatever speakers you have and see if the pleasantness of tube amps comes through. If you are a hard rock fan, and want to listen at concert levels, solid state amps are cheaper watt for $$ wise and may better meet your needs. Have you priced 300B tubes? A pair of those can easily set you back for more $$ than a powerful class D super amp. Happy listening.