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tube amp for b&w signature 805
In term of thruth of timbre my Unico int/hybrid as done actually better than many expensive tube amps. that came my way. Another modern inexpensive classic with great timbre is Comrad Jonhson CAV 50 int. push pull. More expensive and only used wou... 
Suggestions on 300b tube amps
Cary 20 LX monoblock using the KR 300 BLXS as been my favorite 300b tube amp so far, plus it reach an unusuel 20 watts, it does not come to often on the used market tought. 
Amp/Int. Amp to smooth the highs...
EL 34 based tube amp, like Music Reference MK 11 at 125 watts or VTL 225, etc. 
Best 40 watt SET integrated for about $3500
Most non-parralel 845 SET dont reach 40 watts, execpt the Bel Canto stereo, or Bel Canto integrated, or Cary 805 C classe a/b. Otherwise some expensive KR product working in parralel mode. 
Has anyone tried SET tubes amps with maggie 1.6's
Maggie's can unravel the big climax in such a convincing manner that it is a shame not to be able to go there sometime. Solid state as gain some refinement over the years and I presume that a Golmund SRM would be a good recommendation. 
Unico vs A3.2 amp - a toss-up choice ?
Salut mon ami.The Unico might emulate well the exquisite refinement of the "tres" expensive Pathos Twin Tower integrated, wich again is itself an hybrid using the 12ax7 as input stage. Much more natural soundind, I am convince, than any solid stat... 
I need advice/opinions for a nice bedroom system
In a room not unsimilar to yours I am totally happy using the 3a Royal Virtuoso connected to the Cary 300- SE-LX-20 monoblock connected to a older Sony top model w volume control, ( $4,000+6,000+1,000 ). Moving down in price would be simple for me... 
Separates vs. Integrated
Tenor audio is leading the way with its passive integrated monoblocks, et voila!. 
What is the sweetest sounding tube amp.
The concert hall and its sweet sounds. My Dynaco 70 " a la Joe Curcio" as never been outsweet with all the much more expensive amps (15) that came my way afterwards. Tesla EL 34 as probably much to do do about it. It finally took the Cary LX 20 SE... 
What is the sweetest sounding tube amp.
The concert hall and its sweet sounds. My Dynaco 70 " a la Joe Curcio" as never been outsweet with all the much more expensive amps (15) that came my way afterwards. Tesla EL 34 as probably much to do do about it. It finally took the Cary LX 20 SE...