thank you all- i appreciate the input. to be clear, i'm at the research stage, by no means ready to pull the trigger on anything. I just wanted some input on the possibility of using a tube amp, and you've answered it. where i live (Long Island), it is geographically difficult for me to demo speakers or amps, so i thought it might be wise to plan to acquire amp and speakers simultaneously as i'm sure i'll be working with an online dealer. thanks
Tube Integrated Amp to Drive Floorstanding Speakers?
forgive me, but i'm a relative newbie to audiophile concepts. i am looking to build a 2 channel system for music that i can grow with. currently i have a VPI Prime, Soundsmith MKIII cart. I'm using a vintage kenwood KA-9100 driving Elac Uni F bookshelf speakers for my office.
in the future, i plan on a listening room of 15x20, give or take. I am intrigued by integrated tube amps - looking at all sorts, including PrimaLuna, VPI 299d, etc. but these amps have lower WPC outputs. I'd like to grow into a floorstanding set, something like the Monitor Gold, KEF R-series or PBS Imagine T3 range. My tastes range from Classical to Classic Rock. i do not blast music by any means. Is an integrated tube amp (35-40 wpc) sufficient and will it leave room to grow? ideally i'd like a home threater bypass should i decide to add TV that into the mix
in the future, i plan on a listening room of 15x20, give or take. I am intrigued by integrated tube amps - looking at all sorts, including PrimaLuna, VPI 299d, etc. but these amps have lower WPC outputs. I'd like to grow into a floorstanding set, something like the Monitor Gold, KEF R-series or PBS Imagine T3 range. My tastes range from Classical to Classic Rock. i do not blast music by any means. Is an integrated tube amp (35-40 wpc) sufficient and will it leave room to grow? ideally i'd like a home threater bypass should i decide to add TV that into the mix