Thanks, that clears up the amp questions I have. I saw a Cayin 70t available locally. I also saw a 100 T listed on audiogon. Now that one is listed at 100 watts ultralinear. Now that should be enough power to drive almost any speaker that I might consider, including some planar ones. I really need to get this right on this go round because I can't continue to spend this kind of money, if you know what I mean.
System change recommendations
I currently own a B & K 4220 solid state amp. I am using a B & K PT5 as my pre amp. I am contemplating making the move to tube amplification. I am seriously considering a Cayin 88T as my amp. But I have some confusion about the versions I've seen with different driver tubes etc. Plus I'm concerned about speaker matching to optimize the sound given there are only 45 watts to work with. I have a fairly wide range of music that I enjoy. I don't need thundering loud and I have a relatively small listening room. I prefer bookshelves to floor standers with a possible addition of a sub if necessary later. Can you help? Thanks.