I thought about tube amps for my Studios as well.
I eventually gave up, because of the cost.
And like Nrchy recommends, I figured that the Wolcotts would be my best bet. They have 220 W/ch.
Unfortunately, they run about $5K used, although there is a pair on Agon right now for $4.3K. ($10K new!)
Depending on your room, (size, shape, listening position, etc...), it may take less than that. (I have a fairly large, dampened, room and I figured it was going to take that much to really get me to realistic sound levels.)
Remember that the Studios like lots of power, since they are fairly inefficient (86db) and have an impedance of down to about 3 ohms. I definitely would not go less than 150 tube watts, and really think that you should stay at 200 W or better. (My opinion of course, based on my room.)
(FYI, I ended up keeping my trusty old Mark Levinson No. 23 amp (200W/ch.) and they sound great. I ended up spending my money on a new Ayre K-1X preamp instead.)
Good Luck in your search!
I eventually gave up, because of the cost.
And like Nrchy recommends, I figured that the Wolcotts would be my best bet. They have 220 W/ch.
Unfortunately, they run about $5K used, although there is a pair on Agon right now for $4.3K. ($10K new!)
Depending on your room, (size, shape, listening position, etc...), it may take less than that. (I have a fairly large, dampened, room and I figured it was going to take that much to really get me to realistic sound levels.)
Remember that the Studios like lots of power, since they are fairly inefficient (86db) and have an impedance of down to about 3 ohms. I definitely would not go less than 150 tube watts, and really think that you should stay at 200 W or better. (My opinion of course, based on my room.)
(FYI, I ended up keeping my trusty old Mark Levinson No. 23 amp (200W/ch.) and they sound great. I ended up spending my money on a new Ayre K-1X preamp instead.)
Good Luck in your search!