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845 Tube Amps
If you have speakers that are fairly efficient, then it may be possible to get nice dynamics and punch from an 845 amp. With 845's, you are talking about pretty low powered amps in most cases (usually less then 20 or 30 watts). You would most like... 
Great Monitors – Joseph Audio Pulsar ?
And if anyone is looking for where Curriemt11 "dumped" his Pulsars, I just happen to have them! (traded them to me for his new Perspectives). If your interested in a pair and do not have a local Joseph dealer, let me know!***Joseph dealer disclaim... 
"Best" bookshelf/monitor for low-power amp?
As a quick FYI, the Joseph Pulsars are only 15" tall per the Joseph website (I also just measured one of the pairs that I have here to double check).They also do work quite well with moderately powered amps (I use a Manley Stingray or Cary SLI80 w... 
Cary SLP 03
Cary Dealer Disclosure---As stated above by Audiooracle, the SLP03 at it's current price of $1995 is a fantastic deal.I've had several customers purchase them and swap in Mullards. They thought that there was a fairly good increase in overall soun... 
"Best" bookshelf/monitor for low-power amp?
I would suggest adding Joseph Audio Pulsars to your list also. They are easily some of the best bookshelves I've ever heard and fall into your specs perfectly. And yes, I am a Joseph dealer. 
Tube amp repairs in Asheville, NC?
You can also send Carmine at Ctech Electronics (cteche.com) an email. He may be able to help.A few hours away from Asheville in Jamestown, NC. 
Cary 805 vs Viva Solista
Tonib.... While I have never heard the 805's on speakers as efficient as yours, I know that they work very nicely with speakers well into the high 90's. The 805's seem to be very quite to me.***Cary dealer disclaimer*** 
Thoughts on 845 set monoblocks
And by the way, don't get me wrong, the Cary 845 amps (211 and 805) are pretty dang good also. Just a different build and design philosophy then the Audions. If you have speakers that need the extra power of the Cary's, then they will do a fantast... 
Thoughts on 845 set monoblocks
Seadog,Shoot Gary at Trueaudiophile an email (US dist. for Audion). He may know of someone in that area that has a pair. I know that several Black Shadows have sold over the past few months.The Black Shadows are incredible amps by the way!! They, ... 
My Final Amplifier Purchase - What Would You Buy?
If you are open to new, be sure and check out Rogue's new hybrid amp, Medusa. 200wpcI just got in my first demo unit, and I am amazed at how good this amp sounds.****Rogue dealer disclaimer**** 
Grills ON or Grills OFF?
Just about always grills off.Taylorwww.goldprintaudio.com 
I've narrowed it down...
I'm a dealer for both Rogue and Cary. The Rogue and Cary pieces are each very nice integrateds that are very flexible but certainly have different sonic characteristics b/t the brands. Do you have any particular questions on them?As you probably a... 
845 Tube Amps
Audion has 2...Elite 3 Box and the Black Shadow 2--Audion Dealer DisclosureTaylorwww.goldprintaudio.com 
Joseph Audio Pulsar?
You should be fine with the S300.As mentioned just before, the Pulsars sound quite good with the REF150s (and fantastic with the REF500M).-- Joseph and Bel Canto Dealer Disclaimer --Taylorwww.goldprintaudio.com 
Best tube preamp ever
The Audion Quattro 4 Box would certainly need to be considered here.--Audion dealer disclaimerTaylorwww.goldprintaudio.com