Power amp for a 98 DB speakers from 60Hz up

Key: low distortion (<0.1%) I believe C-J and most of the 'popular' brands have very high distortion. Hense, the coveted 'warm' sound. Those 'connoissers of coloration', I don't know. You could put cotton in your ears, or hang a blanket over the speakers and accomplish the same thing.

If you cannot find a low distortion tube amp (check Rogue) you will be way better off with a low distortion solid state. The tube amp can make a subtle improvement, but not if overcome with 'warmth'.

BTW, remember, a 40w tube amp is probably equivelent to a 100w solid state. and double that at least if your speakers are 4ohm, right.

Try a c-j MV60 in triode--25wpc if I remember correctly. This current version of their long-lived, stereo, 2-pairs-of-EL34s poweramps* is so good c-j discontinued the Premier Eleven. About $3000 new, $1600 used, I think.

* that started with the MV45

ATI is well built amp with exemplery specs: incredibly low distortion (<0.005% over 5hz-50khz THD and IMD) if you are into 'true to the original' in playback.

Another accurate amp (at 175wpc) is the Muse 160, and there is always the vintage Hafler DH-200/220 (100-125wpc)consistenly availabe for $200 The BEL 1001 was an excellent performer as well (out of business now).

ATI makes a little jewel 2-channel 60w amp. Or, a low power triode tube amp with low distortion (<0.1%) can perform well with the mid/tweeter range (the bass is better powered by a solid state amp).