I just moved to a Rogue Cronus Magnum iii. I absolutely love it. It has been great with my Kef 104/2 and now with my Focal Aria 948. It has a 60 watt and 100 watt mode accessible with just the flick of a switch. It has 4ohm and 8ohm taps changed internally pretty easily. Tube biasing is a breeze too. The mc and mm switch is also internal so if you switch carts often it would be a pain. Right now The Music Room has a slightly used one for sale in black.. I ordered an aftermarket tube cage and it looks great and stops anyone from trying to touch the tubes!!
What to try?
Currently have Yamaha As1200 integrated with KLH Model 5. Looking to get a more refined sound with a tube integrated. 220 square foot room, 8 foot ceilings. I am getting a somewhat foreword presentation now but good solid clear sound with punch. Thinking about a Pathos Classic One MkIII or Willsenton R8 or Line Magnetic KT88. The Pathos is a hybrid but have heard good things. Play mostly vinyl with Fluance RT 85 and Ortofon Blue. Listen to mostly rock and alt country and some classical. Just thinking of dipping my toes into tubes to get a different sound. Any suggestions?