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Which amp for B&W 802 Matrix series 3

I am primarily playing vinyl on my system and sometimes CD's, looking to upgrade my TT and get into an MC cartridge. I am currently driving my system with a pair of NAD 2200's and an ARC SP-4 pre-amp. I was considering a pair of ARC M100's as my first tube set, have not found any opinions on how this might mix with the B&W's. Is it a mistake not sticking with solid state? I have considered Classe solid state as well, but the vinyl bug has bit me.
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patrickrealtor76 OP
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oh and btw lloyd, the ARC SP-4 is an SS pre-amp.
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Thank you, I looked into all the amps mentioned. I found some threads on the ML 27.5 that looked interesting too. I may be leaning towards a pair of Classe CA 200's. I think those will be within my budget and will be a nice upgrade to tide me over until I make the move to a better TT, cartridge and head amp. I like the looks of doing the silver fronts to match my ARC pre and my Arcam CD.
Since it appears that I may not have the right speakers for a lower powered tube amp, I'm hoping the Project Tube Box ii will put the right amount of tube warmth into what comes out of the speakers along with upgrading to an LP12 with a Denon DL 311. Any opinions on my "ultimate plans"
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Poloman- What source do you use most? I'm almost completely vinyl for any serious listening. I have been buying a lot of new audiophile pressings. I have continued to research, considered used ARC amps... I don't know, fear of making the wrong decision is the only thing stopping me. The price on the MC2205 is more reasonable than most of what I have been looking at so I guess if I don't like it, I should be able to sell for what I paid.
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