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System change recommendations

I currently own a B & K 4220 solid state amp. I am using a B & K PT5 as my pre amp. I am contemplating making the move to tube amplification. I am seriously considering a Cayin 88T as my amp. But I have some confusion about the versions I've seen with different driver tubes etc. Plus I'm concerned about speaker matching to optimize the sound given there are only 45 watts to work with. I have a fairly wide range of music that I enjoy. I don't need thundering loud and I have a relatively small listening room. I prefer bookshelves to floor standers with a possible addition of a sub if necessary later. Can you help? Thanks.
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tweak1
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First time to go true hi-end develop an all truly (differentially) balanced system. Get a Raysonic 168 and use the variable XLR tube outs to direct drive your B&K amp.

Speakers are tough. If the room is large enough get a pair of Usher 6311s. It's a 2 way floor stander. Were you to get monitors you would have issues with the stand speaker interface. YOu can biwire them too. My all time fav is Clear Day solid core silver shotgun
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