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Tube amp/ preamp advice

Hi everyone, I have bene listening to a Technics 1200 SL with a MM Nagaoka 110 cart for a number of years now. Primarily, I listen to rock, hip hop, electronic and jazz.

I am a purist at heart, and have always longed for the analog qualities of a tube amp and preamp. Looking to drive a set of la scalas with a woofer in tow. The space I will be moving my setup to is a loft above a 2800 square foot garage, so the la scalas seem like a good choice to really push some decibels.

Currently I am playing my technics through a pioneer receiver (cringe), however I am looking to go to a purely tube setup - I love the way my tube guitar amp sounds - its lively and warm qualities.

I'm here to ask for recommendations on a tube amp/ preamp config. I have been researching this for weeks and the amount of information/ selections are daunting. I keep jumping back and forth between integrated amps like the Linear Tube Audio, or MA352 but I really don't think an integrated is a future proof solution. I'm concerned that I will want more flexibility and be trapped with the integrated amps components.

Thank you for any suggestions

John 

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marco1
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Are you sure you mean 2800 sq. ft. not 280.  If 2800 you’ll need some power, even with La Scala's.  Maybe someone with theater amplification experience will chime in.

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marco1
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I’d stay away from flea powered amps.  800 sq.ft.is still a good size area.  You’ll need power particularly if you are going to crank it. Years ago, I had a friend who converted his garage into a party room.  About same size as your loft.  He had 4 Klipsch horn’s, one in each corner, powered by 2 large Mac SS amps, 400w-500w each.  He lived on a cul-de-sac and when he cranked it we would open the overhead doors, go outside and sit in the middle of the cul-de-sac circle to listen lol.

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