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Tube amp vs. speakers

Hi all,

Considering jumping into tubes from solid state. My question is whether tubes will meet the power hungry speakers I intend to use, an elderly but pristine pair of Mirage M-1s. They are rated at a sensitivity of 83db and nominal 6 ohms and are more power hungry than a pair of Dunlavy SC-Vs I recently sold. I tend to listen to jazz and blues at fairly demanding levels at times. Will a 35 watt or 50 watt tube amp meet these requirements? Any suggestions or recommendations are greatly appreciated.

IAN
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isgau8 OP
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I don't have any particular tube amp in mind, though it seems a good number of them are in this power range. Solid state amps I have used with the Mirages were Krells (FPB200/350MCX). I recently sold a Pass 350 that I used with the Dunlavys. Trying to get away from the bank breaking equipment prchase and yes, I am aware that tubes are pricey as well.

Tahnks for the feedback.

IAN
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