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30w class A amp for Joseph Audio perspective 2?

I recently got a pair of Joseph audio perspective with G2 upgrade. I paired it with VAC renaissance 70/70 tube amp and VAV renaissance mk v tube pre.

I found myself always listen to them in medium to low volume and the volume pot in the pre never goes beyond 9 o clock ( starting from 6 o clock). 

I do enjoy the sound of this combo though. Silky and smooth all the way.

So I was thinking to use a lower power amp. Anyone has suggestions around 30wpc class A amp that is musical and would match the JA perspectives (3 way 84db, 8 ohms nominal, 5.5 ohms minimum) well? Tube or SS should both be fine.
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how far you need to turn the knob on your amp volume control (12 oclock, 3 oclock etc etc) to get the desired volume playing into your room is a function of how sensitive your low level and amplifier input is to the signal being fed to it (and of course the sensitivity of your speakers) - ideally you would have a good range of adjustment in the middle of the range of the knob (or digital control), but sometimes not

analogy is some cars have a very sensitive gas pedal - you just barely touch it and the car lurches forward ... other cars you have to depress the pedal 40-50% of get good movement... car A is not more powerful than car B... just a more sensitive gas pedal...
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