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Tube amplifier to power Sonus Faber speakers?

I recently purchased a new pair of Sonus Faber Olympica 3 speakers. They are 90DB and a 4 ohm load. I've always preferred tube amplification and am finding it a challenge to identify a good match for these speakers. I'm not a kt88 fanbut rather 300B or something of that ilk. I tried an 845 based amp but found it edgy and limited in power and dynamics. Any suggestions from Sonus Faber owners is most welcome.
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Here's my suggestion and for a LOT less money than the ARC Ref 75....
see if you can source an ARC D70 Mk1, or better still, a Mk2. With my SF's, the D70 Mk2 makes beautiful music. If you think you may need more power ( which I would doubt), then look at a D115 or better a pair of M100's. These older W Z Johnson designs are still IMHO very competitive with some of the best tube gear around. Plus, with the older designs, one isn't stuck with having to run a balanced only preamp up-line.
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