BEL 1001 MK5 driving Joseph Audio Pulsars

Thanks all!  I consider the BEL to be borderline in wattage. It is a brut for a 50 watter however.  

If I indeed purchase the Pulsars, I will approach the volume with caution. 

My BEL was made in 2007, so not long prior to Mr. Brown passing away. I intend to have someone put it on the test bench one day and have those big caps replaced. 

in a modest size room at reasonable volume levels the bel shd be fine

84 db w m is purdy low though... 

What would be great is to find another 1001 Mk.5. Running a pair with each as a mono amp significantly increases not just their power output (quadrupling it!), but their sound quality as well.

Yes, If I could find another BEL of recent vintage at the right price. 

I am really on the fence on this. I have been wanting to hear the Pulsars for some time and am now in a position to 

Ha, I left you hanging...  in a position to purchase a pair to try out and I find myself thinking about going in a different direction speaker wise. Ones that are higher in efficiency, which means for me benign impedance and high sensitivity.  That way I could try a tube amplifier if I choose. ( I run a tube preamp with the BEL.) Just that I have always been a fan of stand mount 2-ways for a small room. Not many meet the efficiency criterion. 

The Pulsars I am considering are on offer here at AG. I made an offer and received a counter which gives me a day to consider my options.  If they get sold in the meantime, congrats to the seller. If I accept the counter the Pulsars could always be resold.  I will keep you informed.