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Tube amp for Magnepan 3.5 with autoformers.

I just purchased a set of 3.5s and am using a Plinius 9200. I would like to get a tube amp but know Maggies need alot of power. I am considering Speltz autoformers. Any sugesstions? I don't know how much power I will need with the autoformers. Am I better off without the autoformers as I have no experience with them? My budget is under $2500 used. I listen to mainly accoustic, female vocals, and jazz but do listen to some rock and classical. My room is 17 x 28. Would I be better off with a tube pre and a ss amp? I know there are alot of threads on Maggies and amps but would like to hear some fresh ideas.

Thanks, Pal.
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boycephoto
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I drive my 3.6's with an Audio Research VT200 (200 w/ch) tube amp with the autoformers so the amp sees an 8 ohm load. I like how it sounds, the autoformers took a while to break in but are well worth it. When I use my D400 MKII I do not use the autoformers, the amp is solid state and will deliver more power (400s/ch)into 4 ohms than the VT200 will. The tubes sound the best.
There is a VT200 on Audiogon for $2995 with new tubes, a pretty good deal. Good luck.
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