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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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thuan98
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I have a pair of Cary 805C to drive my Merlin VSM 87 dB
Very powerful for 50wpc. Do a search online, Stereophile had several reviews. 805AE cost more but not sure it worth the money compare with 805C
I currently use them to drive my Usher BE20's top freq ( bi-amp with Class D driving low freq)
Good luck
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