What tube amp for Harbeth 40.1


I am looking for a tube amp for Harbeth 40.1.  I know many suggest SS amp such as Accuphase, Luxman, Hegel, McIntosh ... etc for Harbeth, but I decided to keep it with tube.  I also don’t think I need a lot of power.  I currently have a 8W custom built 300B and had a 18W Almarro 318B, and to me, they sound fine.  However, I think more power will help, and I never know what I missed until I try it out.  Having said that, I don’t think I need crazy power.  Anything 30-80W is good enough for me.  I am 3m away from the speakers, listen to Jazz at avg 83dB.

i have the following short list:
1) PrimaLuna Evo 400 integrated
2) Leben CS600X 
3) Linear Tube Audio Z40

Which one do people like with Harbeth?  Any other suggestion?

Among all qualities, I value holographic presentation the most.  I really like the feeling as if the singer is floating in front of me, if you know what I mean.  And my current 300B do pretty well in this regards, and I read this is what SET amps are good at.  Will I be disappointed with the above?
Thanks.
gte357s

Showing 2 responses by mozartfan

That is actually a question.  Does any of those amps I short listed run super hot?


I ~~~HATE~~~ SET amps, 
Why?
Extremely limited as to what speaker you can choose, not to mention to my ears they sound anemic. 
Push Pull are King of Tubes.
I havea  Defy7, has 12 6550's. I feared the heat would cook my 10x12 room, not so, 
Not sure how hot Cayin/PL run. 
I had a  small EL34 Cayin, was not hot at all,. But the bigger KT88's, , maybe. 
Your ~~super hot~~~ no I do not think either lab meets that criteria of ~~super~~
There is a pair of PL monos  on ebay starting at $1600, might not be a  bad idea throw ina  bid..But honestly I am a  bigger fan of Cayin vs PL.