Which System???

none of them. these are non-tube systems.

i owned a musical fidelity a5 cd player and have had the opportunity to audition musical fidelity-based systems at ces.

i do not hear a tube sound when i listen to musical fidelity components.

i suspect that a low powered set amp would be necessary to attian a "tube-like" sound.
many of the newer pentode or tetrode designs sound more like transistors than tubes.

given the efficiency of the speaker mentioned i would suggest a conrad johnson mv 125 amplifier.

i have personally heard it mated mith a magnepan mg 3.

i admit to having a bias toward a "vintage" tube sound.

i suspect each of us has a preference as to what we like.

i happen to dislike solid state amplifiers and preamps.

i am not trying to push the sound of tubes.

i am not affected by the sound of a stereo system i don't audition and i don't gain in any way if a tube amp and/or preamp is purchased by anyone.

hi lenny. you are misinterpreting what ia said.

i was given a choice--a, b or c. i answered neither.

i have had experience listening to naim, krell and other solid state electronics.

my point in choosing neither is to suggest that according to my preference, neither of the three should be selected.

anyone who posts answers the question based upon a perspective. giving advice is usually consistent with some frame of reference. mine is tubes.

i would look silly recommending solid state if i don't like ss gear.

my recommendation of the mv 125 and not the current generation of cj is based upon my audition of the current cj equipment. i don't like them.

one should not be surprised that a recommendation is based upon one's preference.

if you like certain products, you don't need me or anyone else to reinforce your attitudes.

presumably, someone is seeking a different point of view.

recommending a tube amp or preamp does not benefit me, monetarily or otherwise.

regarding my last sentence. perhaps i was not clear.

i was trying to make the point that any ideas about amps or preamps don't affect me personally so that i have no agenda or stand to gain in any way if my advice were heeded.

obviously i would not audition any stereo system referenced on audiogon for many reasons so that if some one bought a ss component, it would be of no consequence to me.

i hope all is clear now.