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Conrad Johnson Premier 12, how powerful?
Have you purchased the 12's? If not, shop for 8s' or 8a's. These 275 watt top of the line amps can often be had for $4000.00 to $5000.00 here on audiogon (original $ was about $18000.00). For a few more dollars you'd be getting alot more amp. 
Scott/Heathkit Tube Amps Modded By Mapleshade
ArrakianThe scott 299a with the europas' sounds very open and neutral (i.e. not overly tube like or colored). with proper placement this combo offers a respectable soundstage. if you like loud you may be disappointed, on a loudness scale of 1-10 y... 
Scott/Heathkit Tube Amps Modded By Mapleshade
i took delivery of a scott 299a from piere at mapleshade last july. the sound is beautiful. however, there is static noise (loud)when adjusting volume (40 year old switch perhaps?), rca jacks are also 40 years old and look like it. overall i'm hap... 
What's up with the conrad-johnson 11amp
I just sold my 11'a at auction. It was a great amp but not enough power to properly drive my M-L reQuests. My new 8a's at 275 WPC made a huge difference. If 70 WPC will drive your speakers properly, the 11a is a wonderful amp. Scott