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SET amp for Gallo ref 3.1

I am currently driving my my Gallo Ref 3.1 (with Gallo subwoofer amp)with vintage Marantz MA 1 monoblocs(class A). Preamp is McIntosh C220, analog front end VPI Superscoutmaster with a Shelter 90x, digital front end OPPO BD 83. I have recently become addicted to SET tube amplification and wondered if anybody had any experience with tube amplification for the Gallos. I listen mostly to orchestral music and Jazz at moderate levels (80-85 dB) in a rel. hard middle sized room.
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I have been on a general tube quest for my Gallos as well. I currently run a PrimaLuna Prologue 3 as a preamp and Wyred4Sound monoblocks along with the Gallo Ref SA. I had a Prologue 5 tube power amp for a while but it just did not seem to have the juice at 30watts (or so) per channel to drive the Gallos.

I have been looking into the PrimaLuna monoblocks, the McIntosh 275, and the Cary 120. Anyone have any experience with these and their Gallos or others that are worth a look & listen?

(I know that this is a slight change from the OP, but tubes & Gallos seems mostly relevant)
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