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Tube amp for Quad 989???

I'm looking for advice on getting a tube amp for my Quad 989's. My room size is 16x13x11. I'm looking to spend 1500-2500 used. I could go to 3000 if there was a compelling reason. I've been considering BAT, Quicksilver, and Manley.
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jeffreybehr
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Maybe so, Jordi, but we don't care what YOU think of Quad 988s and 989s; WE love 'em.
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First, Sea, SEARCH for this; I believe you'll find lots of info. I recommend the c-j Premier Eleven-A. At 70 WPC it has plenty of power. I had one and loved it but wanted triodes. I'm now driving my 989s in my fairly large room (21 x 19 x 9') with about 40 watts, and member Peter S is driving his 988s with 45-Watts-in-triode Cary SLM70s.
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jeffreybehr
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Synergy is right, and I have more than I ever imagined. Bought a pair of Antique Sound Labs 805 DT 50-Watt SETs. WOW. Connected to the 8-Ohm terminals, the system plays as loudly as I can stand with large-scale classical music. When my GEA-friend first heard the system, his jaw dropped open.
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