Tube amp advice


I am thinking of trying out tube amps. My current amps are Kharmas (MP150). My speakers are Wilson Benesch and they are not an easy load (sensitivity is 86 db, impedence 6 ohms).

So, it would seem I will need a pretty perky tube amp. Some research has shown me that the EAR 890 and the Rogue M-150's are good values in my general price range, are well regarded, and are powerful enough to drive my speakers effectively.

Any thoughts on how these two amps compare? Any thoughts on other amps that might work well?

Thanks in advance.

--dan
dgaylin

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I drive my JM Labs Focal Electra 936s with Amps that weigh 80 lbs a piece and are rated at 75- 78 WPC. The Focals are rated at a nominal 8 ohm impedence but have a 3.8 ohm min. impedence.
I agree with Raquel the output trannys must be big and heavy, to do the job right, the combined weight is about 160 lbs. They do a truly fantastic job and are very under rated, they are Opera Consonance Cyber 800 mono blocks. In fact they got a Blue Moon Award on 6 Moons, I encourage you to read the review. They List for $3995 new but you can usually get a deal on them. Used they sell for less than half that if you can find them.
E-mail me for a vendor who I know will give you a good price. No affiliation etc. But keep an open mind and ear these really punch way above their weight. (unitentional pun)