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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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zaphodbeeblebrox
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I personally have a Pair of the Carver 180 mono blocks and I they are just plain awesome.

These are very well built, hand made in Lexington Kentucky. Point to point wiring etc.

I don't know how to properly say how they sound but I would venture a guess that you will not be disappointed.

Go for the Carvers!
zaphodbeeblebrox
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if you dont mid used

Jadis makes wonderful amps.

maybe a little over you listed price range but not always.

i don't think my Carvers sound like SS but then the SS that i have had before like the McIntosh 2105 and Jeff Rowland Model 3 Monos are tube like sounding SS, so if you look at it that way then yes my Carvers sound SS.
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