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Tube amp for Silverline Sonata II

I have a pair of Silverline Sonata II that I am using a SS amp on now. The volume levels are what I like, but have been advised to use tube amps with this speaker. The amp is a Bel Canto REF1000 and has great control. I may use this on the bass drivers still.
I am interested to see what amps others have used with success.
Price range is $0-1500 and they need to be mono blocks for my configuration.
THanks
zapper

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pdreher
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Until just recently, I owned the Sonata II's, and was driving them well with a Pathos Twin Towers Reference (hybrid integrated)... this combo had very nice synergy.

Based on what is currently available, I'd consider the following:
- AES Sixpacks @ $1650 OBO
- QuickSilver mono 100's @ $1695 OBO
- Conrad Johnson MV60SE @ $1500(not monoblocks)
- Rogue M150's @ approx. $2,300

I realize that these are slightly out of your budget, however, I'm a big believer in getting something good, rather than settling for something less than desirable.... you'll just end up upgrading to something better later.
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