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Low output gain amplifier for ZU 101db Efficient speakers
I will second the Decware amps.  My mini torii is powering some 92db Ref 3A de Capos  plenty loud and the best sound for 4 wattsI also have a Grommes PHI26  2 watts in triode and 6 in pentode and have used it on the de capos and some klipsch Quart... 
KLIPSCH Heritage speakers .
I have the Quartets  upgraded Crites tweeter/crossover using it with my Grommes PHI26  2wpc/6wpc EL84 SEPloud, fun and sound like live concert 
LONG Speaker Cables- What Have You Tried That Doesn't Break the Bank?
Kimber PR  great for biwire 
Tube amp for Zu Omen
look at the decware mini toriii use it with 92db De Capos speakers 
Recommend amplifier ref 3a mm decapo
I have used 3 different amps with my de CaposPrimaluna PL2Vista Audio i84Decware Mini Torii  this is what i have used for 5 years  great sounding and loud enoughthe others sounded very good but love the 6v6 based Torii 
Decware and Zu. A pairing made in heaven
buy used 
Time for Two Ways !
Ref 3A de Capo. a great sounding speaker, no crossover Sensitivity 92 dB Impedance 8 Ohms Frequency Response 42Hz to 40KHz Power Handling 150 Watts RMS Phase Coherent Dimensions Height 15" (38 cm)... 
Decware and Zu. A pairing made in heaven
aberyclarkGo low watt 4-10.  I use a 97.5 db Klipsch Quartets on one system with a Grommes PHI-26  a single-ended, Class A EL84 integrated amp (1.8wpc triode/6wpc pentode) and it gets loud.  :) 
Decware and Zu. A pairing made in heaven
I run a pair of Ref 3A de Capos off the Decware Mini.  The de Capos are great for tubes pretty  flat impedence and a good 92db.  But sometimes I want to rock out.  Been considering the Zu Soul- 8 ohms but also looked at some other Zu's.Nice to hea... 
Trade in value to a dealer
about half of what the dealer would sell it for 
Best speakers under $500? Fire away!
used Paradigm Studio or Focal 
12au7 or 12ax7
i think the AU's are driver tubes and the AX for the preamp 
CD Player Suggestions under $ 500
Music hall 
Bookshelf Speaker Recommendations
I'll second the De Capos.  I have a tube amps and had a pair of BW 602's and upgraded to the de capos.  Major difference, the de capos are more detailed, dynamic, sensitive, richer.The 602's are now in my home theater system and they work very wel... 
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