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Would like your tube amp recommendation

I've got Magnepan 20.1s, PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium preamp, Accuphase P1000 SS amplifier, with digital source (Byrston BDP1/BDA1).  It's a pretty sweet sound, but looking for something a little more musical with a larger sound stage.

I like the PrimaLuna preamp, and was wondering what to expect if I replace the Accuphase with PrimaLuna Prologue or Dialogue monoblocks.  Would they drive the Maggies?

Thanks,
Richard
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rvnye OP
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My Accuphase P1000 is 125W @ 8ohm, 250W @ 4ohm, 500W @ 2ohm, and 1000W @ 1ohm!! It has a beast of a power supply, and the current flows out unimpeded. But I was wondering how they would sound with PrimaLuna tube amps. Maybe I can borrow a couple from "Uncle Kevvy" for a home trial.

My Maggies are in a relatively small 12’ X 17’ room. With really well produced music, they sound great. But I wish they had a wider sound stage (I have the ribbon tweeters on the outside of the speakers), and more defined instrument placement.
rvnye OP
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I've been looking at a pair of PrimaLuna Prologue Premium monoblocks on AG for $2,800.  With KT120's they are 80W/ch.  Maybe bi-amping the Maggies is in order.  Keep the Accuphase for the bass, and PrimaLuna tube amps for midrange/treble.  Or maybe the PrimaLuna's alone will power the speakers.

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