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What tube amp for Harbeth 40.1

I am looking for a tube amp for Harbeth 40.1.  I know many suggest SS amp such as Accuphase, Luxman, Hegel, McIntosh ... etc for Harbeth, but I decided to keep it with tube.  I also don’t think I need a lot of power.  I currently have a 8W custom built 300B and had a 18W Almarro 318B, and to me, they sound fine.  However, I think more power will help, and I never know what I missed until I try it out.  Having said that, I don’t think I need crazy power.  Anything 30-80W is good enough for me.  I am 3m away from the speakers, listen to Jazz at avg 83dB.

i have the following short list:
1) PrimaLuna Evo 400 integrated
2) Leben CS600X 
3) Linear Tube Audio Z40

Which one do people like with Harbeth?  Any other suggestion?

Among all qualities, I value holographic presentation the most.  I really like the feeling as if the singer is floating in front of me, if you know what I mean.  And my current 300B do pretty well in this regards, and I read this is what SET amps are good at.  Will I be disappointed with the above?
Thanks.
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Your best move is to a Bob Latino amp.  Either his 35 wpc ST-70 or the 
60 wpc ST-120.   The 125 watt M125 mono block amps would be serious
overkill for you unless you wanted to run them in 65 watt triode mode.  

The ST-120 is a Mac 275 killer.

You can get them fully assembled and tested as well as in kit form.  I personally love kits because I feel much more involved in the system, but most on this forum seem to buy their audio the same way they buy their luxury cars.

You see very few Bob Latino amps on the used market for a reason.   He's sold a ton of them, but people love 'em.  He also sells very affordable upgrade kits for the Dyna ST-70 and Mark III amps.
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