I used to have Slam 100s with a regular SLP 98P. It had a lot of drive. Based on what I have read, I would be apprehensive about going with a SLP 98 that is direct coupled...there would probably be a loss of some of that tube magic.
IMHO, that combination had a lot of slam...it is 95 watts in triode. After all, that is the name of the amps.
Also, the Slam 100s did very well with JJ KT88 blue tubes. The music was more refined. If you do end up with a SLP 98, RCA 6sn7 grey glass work very well in the front sockets of the pre.
Enjoy building your system.
IMHO, that combination had a lot of slam...it is 95 watts in triode. After all, that is the name of the amps.
Also, the Slam 100s did very well with JJ KT88 blue tubes. The music was more refined. If you do end up with a SLP 98, RCA 6sn7 grey glass work very well in the front sockets of the pre.
Enjoy building your system.