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Many questions tube/solid state amps

I have some tubes in my system right now and am considering a tubed amp, such as VTL, Cary or BAT. I play my system a lot 5-6 hrs on weekdays and it's going pretty much all day during the week-ends. My speakers are have an efficiency rating of 92.
Questions.
What size amp would I need to drive these speakers?
Am I asking for trouble playing the system so much(electric bills, tube wear)?
Would I need dedicated lines for the amp/amps?
Currently I have a combined 2 channel/HT system,would I have to seperate them or downsize to 2 channel only? The more I uprade my 2 channel the more I feel I can suffer with downgrading the HT side of things and get rid of the cables and wire mess.
My current 2 channel system:
Bat VK-30SE
Bat VK-200
Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Grands
Cary PH-302
VPI Scout
Cary CD-308
HT sytem:
B&K Ref 30
Anthem MCA 3
B& W CDMCNT
Cdm2se
Rel Storm
Thanks in advance for any input or advice.
jdodmead

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avguygeorge
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I run my system at least that many hrs,as well.AND, yup, tubes cost money.But hey, my power co. loves me.
I do both 2ch and ht in the same room. Anybody that thinks tubes ain't for HT may not have the right tube amps and speaker combos. While I have a mish-mash of amps and speakers for the rears,sides, and center, my fronts:CJ8xs and SAP Quartets have more bass than I can use.
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