I need a SET amp to match my Dude Pre.


I have 98db Daedalus Ulysses speaks. I just recently took delivery of a Dude preamp. I want a SET amp that the Dude can shine through. The SET will have to have the ability to stage, resolve and have freq ext just like my world class pre. But MOST important I need a emotional and musical connection. I feel the Dude is a destination pre and I need a SET amp that can also carry that designation. 16 watts and up seems about right as my friend brought over his Melody AN211 (integrated). It was sublime and actually made me smile. Now I am searching for that sound quality with the staging abilities of the Dude
berony

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Thx Charles and Zd. I would love me some Shindo amp but unfortunately there is a price range.(sorry , forgot to mention) I would like to look used up to 6k. I have seen Audion 845s go for that and that would be perfect. I think I just have to be patient. Viva might be a mismatch impedance once. THe Melody I have heard is v/good and have heard the AN 300b PSET is magical but also above budget. I have seen VAC 30/30s used for great prices so that is def something to consider. I am also v/interested in GM70 amps but I am yet to ever hear one. I tried Sophia 91-01 300b monos w/level 5 OPTs and I was very underwhelmed. In fairness the Sophias prob did not have enought power to cut it (8watts).
6 watts triode is too low unfortunately. I have looked online at Line Magnetic and I am intrigued. Problem is I want a AMP only. I heard they are coming out with new stuff all the time so I am def on the lookout.
Appreciate all the advice. I have to come clean and say I went a lil over budget ( imagine a audiophile going over budget). I purchased a used but mint pair of Concert Fidelity 6B4G fusion monos.

They are described as direct heated triodes that are pushpull. The delicacy of a old 2a3 but with 60 watts of power. It was just a opportunity to get something rare and different for a good value. Well reviewed by really only Steve Hoffman and I assume he is not easily impressed.

Input impedance is a Dude friendly 100k. My first amps with input sensitivity which will also help match my pre. Fingers crossed it gives me that sublime, emotional involving sound quality. Come Fri, at least all doubt will be removed.
I agree Fred aka Gopher.I could of easily of been happy with your An211 but I had already committed to a custom pre. So basically for 3x the price my seps better be good :)