Tube Amp recommendation for Quad 988

Coincidently, one of my more recent experiences with Quads (2905’s) was listening to them in a store with the MV 60 and CT6. Did you hear them in a store in Baltimore by chance? At the time I already owned the CT6 with a pair of Music Reference RM 10 amps. At the time I was also considering moving to Quads since the Music Reference amps are voiced with Quads and I was told a very good match. Well not only did I pick-up a pair of 63’s shortly thereafter which sounded quite good with the Music Reference amps, but I then picked-up a pair of CJ Premier 12’s.

To answer your last question, IMO the MV 60 and CT 6 are a very good match, at least with the 2905’s, and I would assume with the 988’s as well. However, to answer your original post, I can highly recommend the Premier 12 mono blocks with the CT6 and Quads. In my more than 40 years in this hobby, it is one of the most musical and satisfying combinations that I have ever owned.

I don't think you can go wrong with the MV60 (not sure what the SE is). It's really all you need until....

Just did a little homework on the SE. It's really a matter of taste, but I think the MV60 with the EL 34's is the better match for Quads. I have the Premier 12 xs with the EL34's. Matched with the Quads, the mid-range is to die for.