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Which amplifier should i buy

Hi,
Iv'e already asked , quite similar question , but i would like to clarify my question. So , Iv'e ordered a new speakers, Magico A3 and now i want to buy an amplifier, a tube amplifier. The amount of money that i can allow myself is up to 20,000$. The possibilities that i thought about are : zesto eror 300 / vtl MB -450 series ||| signature / vac phi 170 (two - i mean transform it monobloc) . Those are the options that i thought about till now. Does anyone can recommend which is the best option in this amount of money , it doesn't have to be from the option list that i mentioned.Unfortunately  there are brands that i can not buy in my country (ISR) , for example cat....
Thanks to anyone . 
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audioguy85
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Sorry, no input, can't relate...for 20k I can almost buy a new compact pick up truck (about 24-26k)😳
And I thought spending 6k on my speakers was expensive...what do I know...they sound good to me.
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georgehifi
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chorus
Those new Merrill Mono blocks with the Gan tech are getting great reviews. I think they have an INT available. Call Merrill. Smart guy.
in NY or NJ.

 They sound like they "could" be a real winner, as it’s said they use 1.5mhz switching frequency, like the mega dollar SE-R1.

I started a new thread on these as they look very promising.
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/mytek-empire-monoblock-power-amps-with-gan-based-technology

(put the tube to bed with these speakers haimr OP)

Cheers George
scchengmus
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Yep - I too agree with using Parasound Halo JC 1 Plus monoblocks, if not PS Audio.
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cakyol
940 posts
 
Go with an SS amp, like Pass Labs X250.8 or X350.8 and you will never look back.  You may even consider X600.8 but that may be an overkill although that puppy will take the Magico and control it better than a police dog.
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noromance
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If you can wait a year or so, a new tube is on the horizon. The KT-170 is supposed to be a powerhouse
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tung-Sol-Platinum-Matched-QUAD-FOUR-NEW-KT-170-NIB-KT170-tubes-24hr-Burn-in...
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