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Tube Monoblocks in the 5-7K Range

Looking at purchasing a new pair of tube monoblocks to drive a pair of 90 db hybrid electrostatics that I'm now purchasing and would love some recommendations. I've got my eyes on either the Carver Cherry 180's or the Primaluna DiaLogue Sevens, so if anyone has compared these two it would be appreciated, and I am open to other suggestions.

I listen to a variety of music, tending towards a lot of classical string music(20th Century British) and modern electro-acoustic stuff on my digital front end, but tend towards singer/songwriter, female jazz vocals and classic 70's rock on my TT. I am basically a midrange person, but am attracted to the PrimaLuna because of the ability to switch from triode to ultralinear on the fly.

Thanks in advance for any thoughts
scotlynn

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reynolds853
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The Rogue M180s are excellent amps and worthy of audition. Degree of warmth of course can be tuned by changing tubes.

Another amp in your price range are the Jolida Fusion. I haven't heard them but would be curious. However, while Jolida is good value, Rogue is faster and more holographic in my experience. But how the Fusion compares I have no idea since it is a departure from what I would call the Jolida norm.
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