2. amps-preamps
  3. 188827-95763

Tube amp suggestions for Divine Acoustic speakers

Hello all. I’m in the market for a tube amplifier that will be powering Divine Acoustics Proxima 3 speakers. Here are the specs:

  • Impedance: 8Ω
  • Efficiency: 89dB
  • Frequency response: 45Hz-22kHz (-3dB)
  • Recommended amplifier power: 2-90W
  • Recommended listening room size: 12-30m2

The preamp being used is an Aric Audio Unlimited all tube preamp. I’m definitely considering Aric’s amplifiers but I’m also exploring other options as well. Specifically 300B tube amps.

Do you think a 300B tube amp would drive them sufficiently? What other tube amps would be a good match in your opinion? Budget wise I’m around $4K new or used. I'm also curious if tube rectification on a power amplifier is important or not to sound quality. Thanks for any suggestions.

128x128ten_ton_bass

Showing 3 responses by elliottbnewcombjr

elliottbnewcombjr
5,196 posts
 

After hopping about hifishark, I would research these

Rogue Audio Stereo 100

BAT VK-60 just listed here

Margules 280U-SC

VTL MB-250 (listing says amp, photos show two, possible he meant the pair, forgot the S?

Carver Crimson 275, new on sale at underwood hifi, 5 yr warranty

elliottbnewcombjr
5,196 posts
 

triode/ultralinear gives you optional power ratings; and mono capability gives you the opportunity to double up in the future. You might limit your search to amps with those features.

I agree, I would want 35 wpc or more for instantaneous peaks.

 

 

elliottbnewcombjr
5,196 posts
 

More than OP needs, but anyone looking for lots of tube power, 250 wpc:

Seller wrote back, yes it includes a pair of Mono-Blocks, $3,000.

search usaaudiomart.com

VTL MB-250 Monoblock Tube Amps

More to discover