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Seeking advice on tube amps

So, I have decided that I would like to step on over to tube amps. So far I have 2 different amps in mind

1. Genesis m60 monoblocks
I have heard great things about these amps from personal friends, to a great review in 6moons, although I have not heard them in my system.

2. McIntosh MC275 v4 or v5
I have heard this amp at a mc dealer but not in my own system.

My speakers are currently paradigm studio 60 v3 91db 8ohm.
They are the next thing to be upgraded after the amps.

So of those 2 choices, does anyone have any input of the 2?, or more amps to add to the list the fall into the same price point / performance level?

I have also entertained the idea of looking into SET amps with high efficiency speakers, but I don't want horns or some really funky looking speaker. I know some exist out there, I have just been finding it hard to find the information on it.
tmesselt

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tmesselt OP
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Well I do have a few ideas on which speakers I want eventually, but I think that the tubes may hold me over for a bit. Speakers I am considering.
In no particular order
Dali MS-4
Dali Helicon 400 MK2
Dynaudio S3.4
Focal 1027BE
Devore Super8s
Sonus Faber Cremona

I have heard a few of these, and will hopefully hear most of them before making my decision. Unfortunately it is difficult to pick the amp and speaker when you are purchasing them at separate times.
tmesselt OP
56 posts
 
Well this may not be the right order to do things in, but my main motivation for getting the amp first is that the price I am selling my amps for and what I can buy what I want is within a few hundred dollars of each other. Which can put to rest my temporary need for an upgrade! On the other hand the sale of my current speakers to what I want is a couple grand, so that is on the back burner for the time being. Taking this into consideration would you still go with the speakers first? Or just try to create a game plan overall by choosing speakers and amp at the same time.

Thank you all for your input!
tmesselt
tmesselt OP
56 posts
 
tvad,

having a bad day or something?
j/k
I believe giving more insight to my current situation can help people better understand where I am coming from and where I am trying to get to. I am no audio expert which is why I am here, trying to learn all that I can. I do not think my follow up post explaining this was out of line, and if you did ..........

Nsgarch,
thanks for all your input it has been very helpful. Looks like I got some speakers and amps to audition!
tmesselt OP
56 posts
 
Speakers first it is, then amp shortly after!
I'll keep everyone posted, but now this will be delayed a bit.
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