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tubes and current

hi all, I current use a 300B SET with a pair of B&W805 D3 sounds good but with obviously drawback that the B&Ws love high current and the 300B SET can only do so much.  I've been saving up for a second tube amp for large orchestral music and when I want lush full body sound.

I've been looking between EL34/KT88 amps with 4 tubes vs 8 tubes.  I have borrowed a 4x EL34 tube amp before and there was more than enough volume for me, so I don't need 8x tubes for more volume.  What I'm wondering is if 8x tubes would produce 1.5x-2x the current produced or is that really just a design of the amplifier not directly related to number of tubes.

Otherwise, any high current tube amp you guys like below $2500 used or new?  
Is it worth trying 300B push pull or 845 SET?

Thanks.
hifineubee

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yogiboy
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The more tubes used in an amp will give it more power. Also the type of tube used will increase power. An EL34 tube is about 25 watts and a KT88 is about 35 watts. These Quicksilvers are nice amps within your budget and you can use different type tubes to change the flavor of the sound to your liking!

http://quicksilveraudio.com/products/midi-mono/
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