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Tube amp advice

I am thinking of trying out tube amps. My current amps are Kharmas (MP150). My speakers are Wilson Benesch and they are not an easy load (sensitivity is 86 db, impedence 6 ohms).

So, it would seem I will need a pretty perky tube amp. Some research has shown me that the EAR 890 and the Rogue M-150's are good values in my general price range, are well regarded, and are powerful enough to drive my speakers effectively.

Any thoughts on how these two amps compare? Any thoughts on other amps that might work well?

Thanks in advance.

--dan
dgaylin

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deltatrippers
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Will the Ayon Triton do the trick? I sure hope so. I have one. I was considering buying Revel Ultima Salon 2's, rated at 86.4db into 6 ohms but was told 100 watts won't do the trick. I'm understanding it's current and not watts (thanks Raquel) so maybe it's still doable. My second choice for speakers would be the Verity Parsifal Ovations at 89db into 8 ohms. Is the Verity easier to drive since it's going into 8 0hms?
deltatrippers
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Raquel:

Looks like there's still hope. It's worth a shot anyway. Someone else here (Ral) suggested giving the Salon 2's a listen with the Triton before going for my second speaker option. A point he brought up though is that the speakers might go to 3.7 ohms at lower frequencies despite a 6 ohm nominal rating and that this might be a problem. If this turns out to be true, what would be the result of the 'problem'?
deltatrippers
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Raquel:

Thanks for the link on the CAT amps...good info.
As for the KT88 output tubes, am I able to 'upgrade' to better, less prone to fail tubes. If not, guess I'll be stocking up.
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