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Speakers for triode tube amps

I have a Luxman CL 38u SE tube preamp and matching MQ 88 SE Triode tube amp rated at 25 wpc. I m using ProAc Anniversary Tablets at the moment and I’m wondering how I can upgrade to a speaker that can be driven with 25 Triode watts. Any recommendations on a high quality 8 ohm speaker that is easy to drive?  I know Wilson Tune Tots are out of the question (impedance/ sensitivity issues- they were my first choice.  Not interested in horn loaded speakers.  I Love the Harbeth P3 but I already own a pair of 40.1s in my main system. Any suggestions??
samuelg

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richopp
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Jim WIney and Bill Johnson solved this in the 1970's.

Audio Research and Magnepan marketed and sold their products in tandem.  They are more accurate than any other combo.

There's the answer for you--no big mystery here.

Cheers!
richopp
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@larryi2  In the day, Magnepans were marketed with either a D-76 or D-76A when it came out, or bi-amped with D-51's and D-76 amps.  

Yes, the more power the better with Maggies.  I realize there are many lower-power tube amps and no, Maggies do NOT perform at their best at higher volume with ANY lower-powered amp.

If I misunderstood the OP's post, I am sorry. So, for clarification, IF you want to pair good tube amps with Maggies, be sure you have the most power you can afford.

Cheers!
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