Prima Luna amp or preamp best speaker -Help


Any suggestions/recommendations are greatly appreciated.
I am considering the Prima Luna (either amp at 40wpc, or preamp at 35wpc) and I'd like to know what my audio brothers and sisters would consider to be a great speaker to match. Needless to say, good sonics, timber and soundstage are most desirable.
My system is: Music Hall ttable, Meridian CD, BAT 3i pre, Aragon 4004 mkII amp and Avalon Eclipse (originals, not classics). I once borrowed a pair of BAT VK60 monos and I loved the tube sound- sweet, glorious midrange, smooth highs, bass was good. Room is 24X13X8', normal furnishing, no audio treatments. I listen to lots of vinyl and CD (60/40%), rock, jazz, bluegrass, world and a little classical.
I doubt that the mentioned Prima Luna would drive the power hungry Avalons, that is why I seek your advise.
My reasons for considering the Prima Lunas are: longing for that tube sound, price for new amp is reasonable, warranty.

Thanks, happy listening!
oregon

Showing 1 response by branimir

Just wait a little bit longer! Prima Luna has just introduced mono tube amps called SIX(EL34s,70w/ch) and SEVEN(KT88s,72w/ch) and they will be on USA market in one month or so. Normal stereo models FOUR and FIVE are to weak for your Avalon's. Look also at the used market for BAT VK60-maybe you could find it for a good price.
Happy hunting!