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Tekton Design Lore - Cronus Magnum II

Hi all.My Chinese tube integrate bit the dust before Christmas. I bought a mid-weight Marantz transistor integrate and was not happy with it. Didn't have any "soul." So I'm contemplating the purchase of a new Cronus Magnum II integrate but I have a concern I hope the forum can help with.
The Cronus is rated at 100 watts into 8 ohms (Tube watts). The Tekton Design Lores are rated at 98dB 1W@1m and are 8 ohm speakers. I'm sure the Lores can handle the power but I'm concerned that being as sensitive as the Lores are that I'm gonna get a loud hum through the speakers.
Does anyone have any experience with these 2 components together or with Lores & high wattage tube amps? I appreciate any replies.And before anyone suggests the new Cronus Magnum III, I am aware of it and that it runs Triode as well as UL. Right not I not gonna go that route. Thanks.
wcc10

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wcc10 OP
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invictus005, what's your problem?
wcc10 OP
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Thanks for the response lowrider. I'm aware of ground loops, using cheater plugs, etc. Are you suggesting a dedicated AC line specifically for your stereo system? My last tube amp of course there was  a slight hum heard close to the speakers. So then perhaps I have it totally wrong insofar as thinking more watts might produce more hum while amp is idle.
wcc10 OP
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Thanks "Avanti!" Good info.
wcc10 OP
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Thanks. Great info.A dedicated line makes perfect sense albeit an expense the other 1/2 might slightly object to. (she's not quite as enthused about my hobby as I) Not a big deal to do this myself but I can hear it now about burning down the house! Right now I'm tossing around in my head maybe going with a PrimaLuna Dialogue although I have a lead on a new CMII at a good price.Either way I've got to make a move soon. Thanks.
wcc10 OP
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You can certainly run the Romex from receptacle thru wall and under floor along joists and leave it for the electrician to wire.
Yea that was my thought. It’s been a long time since I did anything like that.
wcc10 OP
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Thanks snapsc.Yes. 100db would be way too loud for me as well. I'm not interested in rattling the windows.I am intrigued by low wattage amps, 300 B, etc. I do not know or have I seen any comments from anyone who has driven these exact speakers with such an amp. I'm sure they would work but how well and would the listener ever regret not having a little more "umph" in his amp?
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