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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!
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zig
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There are always Golden Tube SE40 amps for sale on Audiogon for ridiculously low prices - around $400.00. The SE-40 is
single ended ( pentode ) using 3 5881wxt (6l6GC)tubes per channel with about 40 watts per side.
I see this as a "free trial" economically.

Otherwise if 15 watts is not enough you might have to go up to way more power . I can't recall the formula but I think you need to double the power for each 3db gain you are seeking.
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