Tube amp for Sourcepoint 8?


My Sourcepoint 8s are breaking in nicely...loving them so far (and boy did they need break-in!). I have them paired with an Exposure 3510 integrated, which sounds wonderful - the holography and bass quality are completely addictive. But I do notice a slight dryness in the upper mids, and I'm wondering if a tube amp might be helpful here. Does anyone have direct experience with SP8s combined with tube amps? Only looking for people who have actually heard them in person this way (not on YouTube). Separates are not an option for me...looking for an integrated solution. Any insights appreciated. Thanks!

mdemaio

Thanks Bojack…Quicksilver gear is great, but I’m looking for an integrated.  No space in my NYC apartment for monos and a pre. 

BTW, have you heard the Quicksilvers with the Sourcepoints, or are you making an educated guess based on specs or similar pairings?

FWIT , there is a review of your speakers on the Darko site. They are paired with a Prima Luna integrated. Upscale Audio is involved and sells both Prima Luna and MoFi. It might be worth a call to see what they think. I like a tube pre with a SS amp, but they need to play well together. I understand you’re not looking for that, but maybe consider one of the better sounding hybrids. I have Rogue gear but the pre in the integrated falls short of separates. People praise Raven amps, you might contact them. Happy Hunting , Mike B. 

Mdemaio, totally get the limited space and was recommending the KT Monos as a current owner of these and the fact that they are a low-impedance design and thus will  likely play well with the Sourcepoint 8s.

What’s your budget, and are you looking for new or used?  It’s really almost irrelevant what tube amps other people have run with your speakers because their taste may be, and probably is, different from yours so really the thing that matters most is what specific sound characteristics you’re looking for from the amp.