Recommend Higher Power SET Amp


I am searching for a new amp. I own the Coincident Super Eclipse speakers (92db sensitive, nominal 14ohm, minimum 10ohm), so accomodating a tube amp should be easy. My pre-amp is a Rogue 99. I borrowed an Antique Sound Labs KT88 based single ended pentode amp (15 watts) which convinced me single ended tubes are the way to go. Only problem was, although the ASL amp provided enough power for 90% of my listening (mostly classical and jazz, with some pop/rock), at times I like to turn it up a little, or listem to some large scale orchestral pieces (Mahler, Bruckner, R., Strauss) at more realistic levels. The speakers don't mind a bit (having used a 100 watt SS amp at times), but the ASL ran out of gas.

So, the question is, can you tube afficianados recommend some single ended tube amplifiers with ratings over 30 watts per side? I know of the Cary 805 monos, but I'm looking for something more affordable. All brands welcome to apply. Thanks in advance for any ideas!
seldenr

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I own a Transcendent Sound T8 stereo OTL, 25 watts/side into 8 ohms, paired with the Merlin VSM-M, and a pair of Zero autoformers, and never felt wanting for more power. Once you tried OTL, you will not go back to regular amps, tube or SS. Transcendent Sound just came out with a low power OTL kit, $1099 for a 15 watt stereo unit. Looks great and I am sure sounds great too. With the Zeros, you can get away with 15 watts.
Here is a link for info about the Zeros:
http://www.condor-connection.org/asog/tweaks/ps/zero/index.html
Also read about it on the ASOG bulletin board:http://www.condor-connection.org/asog/bbs/index.html
Good Luck