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SET amp for Gallo ref 3.1

I am currently driving my my Gallo Ref 3.1 (with Gallo subwoofer amp)with vintage Marantz MA 1 monoblocs(class A). Preamp is McIntosh C220, analog front end VPI Superscoutmaster with a Shelter 90x, digital front end OPPO BD 83. I have recently become addicted to SET tube amplification and wondered if anybody had any experience with tube amplification for the Gallos. I listen mostly to orchestral music and Jazz at moderate levels (80-85 dB) in a rel. hard middle sized room.
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I have the 3.1's hooked up to my Canary CA-339's. The sound is pure bliss. The 339 is a 50 watt 300B amp. It is a great match. My brother has the 25 watt version of the amps and they do a pretty good job as well. As somebody pointed out, we all hear differently. I must say that 12 watts just doesn't sound like enough. The Gallo's are not that efficient. I think there are better speakers out there that are priced similarly. Let us know how you make out.

I had the opportunity to hear the Gallo sub amp. It wasn't for me. It seems that amp goes both ways with people, some like it and some don't.
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