I have a Cary SLP98P (F1 version) and it sounds great with my Cary MB 500's. Very tube like, maybe more power than you want, but they sound great. I tend to believe matching components within a company gives you the sound you are looking for, especially if you go tube to ss.
So if you go Mac, CJ, ARC, or the like, I would try to stay with the same brand.
So if you go Mac, CJ, ARC, or the like, I would try to stay with the same brand.