Amp rec needed for Quad 21l2


Due to a new baby starting to get interested in the tubes on my Jolida 302, I am starting to explore a solid state amp that will shine on jazz music and that matches well with the Jolida. Around $500-600 used if possible.

Thanks!
martyw

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Thanks -- I am honing in on the Rega Mira 3, Peachtree Audio Nova, or the Exposure 2010s. I must say, I really like the simple look of the Rega. However, Exposure appears to be class A rated in Stereophile. Any idea how these would perform with the Quads?

Thanks -- MArty
Thanks -- any reason why those and not others? I'm still figuring out how to match amps with speakers.
A follow-up, another option would be selling the Jolida here, and using the proceeds from that to increase my budget. In that case, would the Naim Nait 5i be the best option?

THanks --- M
Thanks -- I am interested in the Naim. I will looking into selling the Jolida 302BRC here.

So it looks like I am going to sell the Jolida (posted here this morning). Between the Creek 5350SE or the Naim Nait 5, what are the variables I should be thinking about?

What I'm looking for is something that will provide music with good weight and presence (if that makes sense) at low volumes. With the Jolida tubes, the sound is pretty thin if the volume is not up. Bass, detail, and soundstage are not really present at low volumes.

Does this make sense? Would a solid-state amp even perform better in these areas? Or would I need a higher wattage amplifier?

Thanks -- Marty
Thanks -- that is kinda what I am going for. I love the richness of tubes, but given my current setup (our main living room), I can't really get the volume loud enough to get the bite, boogie, and good juju. Would a solid state, like the Naim, be able to get PRAT at a lower volume than tubes?
Well, it looks like Naim my be tricky -- there are no Nait 5i for sale now, and I'm not terribly thrilled about having to replace my speaker cables, since Naim does not allow spades.

Of the other options, what do you think would work best? FWIW, I listen almost primarily to jazz (80% piano or sax-based, 20% vocals).

Thanks -- Marty