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Amp's nominal power rating - any use?
It actually plays louder than my previous amp, with a more open soundstage and a more vynil sound. I think it's perfect, it goes beyond my expectations... 
Which 300B SET for SF Guarneri Homage?
Yes, i guess it will depend on the listener's expectations, and there are so many factors involved that even cables i suppose will affect the combo. The truth is i was a bit puzzled of what could happen, but i'm really pleasantly surprised at the ... 
Amp's nominal power rating - any use?
Irvrobinson, no, i never tried the SF with higher power amps. Maybe i should now for curiosity, since due to planning the roll-over to a tube amp, not long ago i got a aprox 100w onkyo receiver for home cinema (with some mordaunt-short speakers) s... 
Which 300B SET for SF Guarneri Homage?
Well folks, in the end I got the coincident frankensteins... with safety net, in case they wouldn't work. Got them yesterday so no time to burn-in but so far my conclusions are:-gorgeous sound driving my guarneri homage (a sf gravis attached too)-... 
Which 300B SET for SF Guarneri Homage?
As an additional note about the Frankenstein's, on his page about these, Arthur Salvatore mentions the exceptional power/volume capability of these monoblocks and hints - as possible reason - at the current delivery / 6EM7 input-driver tube. 
Which 300B SET for SF Guarneri Homage?
I appreciate all the informative opinions to aid my decision.The ideal thing would be to try it, but that won't be possible.An additional thing is that i have a SF Gravis active sub to help with the bass (cutoff below 42) connected to the amps out... 
Which 300B SET for SF Guarneri Homage?
Thanks all for the advise; i listen at somewhat low levels at a distance of 8' to the speakers (room is about 19x19 although irregular). Cheers, 
Sub for Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage
Thank you all for the help; Wilson Benesch must be the best, the problem is that it's outside my budget...I finally went for a sonus faber gravis which I got with huge discount and am waiting to arrive and will connect through amp outputs; dealer ... 
Sub for Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage
Thanks for your answer, but didn't quite understand which is the best way you recommend: preamp vs amp outputs. Cheers, 
BAT vk-5dse vs sonic frontiers sfcd1
Thanks for your suggestionsI'm more confused now still because i have 4 options now, some more expensive and less immediate but i prefer to do something already very definite:- sonic frontiers SE+ upgrade- bat vk-d5se and do some improvement also-...