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Warm, rich, smooth, 3d tube integrated amp, budget $6000

Hey guys sorry to ask again but now I'm considering a tube integrated for my vienna acoustics haydn grand, atc scm7 and yamaha ns5000. Want something, rich with forward mids.. something 3d sounding.

So far my top contenders are conrad johnson cav 45s2 and prima luna evo 400.  If it doesn't get super hot that would be nice but not mandatory.

Right now I'm using my elekit tu8600 which is a very good amp.. works well with grand haydns but not enough power for ns5k or scm7.

Thanks !

smodtactical

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twoleftears
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Icon Audio is often overlooked but they are excellent value for money.  And yes, they are imported and for sale in the US.

https://iconaudio.com/integrated-amplifiers

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If you want to drive all three of those speakers, you need an amp with a certain number of watts, so some of your options need not apply.

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Once again, have we determined the minimum number of watts that the ATC SCM7 and Yamaha NS5000 need to function properly?  That would rule out a number of lower-powered tube amps.

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@facten Thanks!.  @smodtactical, you would be well advised to take this into account in making your selection among the many makes and models recommended.

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