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Tube amp for Gradient Revolution, classical music

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Hello!

Being very concerned about the timbral character of the musical instruments, I need help to find a perfect amp to Gradient Revolution Active to use for the upper frequency aerea.

Impedance = 3 ohms, and sensitivity = 90 dB in Active mode.

I have a Quad 405 to use, however, the manufacturer states that although the upper frequency spectrum may well be driven with transistorized amps, tube amps will do as well. So therefore I would like to try a tube amp.

I am listening to old analogue long playing records with classical music recorded between 1950 and 1975.

The amplifier and speaker system should be capable of a true timbral rendition of a symphony, e.g. Tchaikovsky's no 6, or the 1812 Ouverture.

The listening room measures 40 square meters.

Thanks a lot!

Best regards,
Axtl

Follow Ups:

Axtl, Just saw this post- some sweet amps there! - thetintdoctor 19:26:50 09/20/10 (0)
http://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/vt.mpl?f=mug&m=161505
I've had success with these on Maggies and Apogees: - thetintdoctor 19:09:48 09/20/10 (0)
Hi there:
I can't recommend something based specifically on your speaker model, but I've had really good results with these:
1. Macintosh MC275 (modern version, not the old ones)
2. VTL ST85
3. Music Reference RM 200
I've listed them in the order I owned them. My order of preference with Maggies is reversed from the above order. The RM 200 is a hybrid, however, not a full tube amp. Those are the ones I've personally owned. Now, having heard the ARC VTM-200's I think those are really sweet, too. They also seem available for a fairly reasonable price used. My experience is limited in this respect, but the 3 amps I owned are a good start. Hope that helps you. Good Luck, J.

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