good amplifier for Spendor a6?

[rrm]

My spendor a6 speakers sound lovely and mellow on a Plinius 8200 ( 150 watts). BUT I would like to try an amplifier that would open them up to provide more immediacy (presence) without losing the midrange magic. Any ideas?.
Any thoughts as to whether valves/tubes would work given their limited power( usually below 40 watts)

 

[audiodon]

I use tubes exclusively and successfully.

 

[rrm]

Thanks audiodon. Which tube amp did you use to drive the A6s?
Did it ever run out of steam on loud crescendos or in trying to control the bass?

 

[audiodon]

Well, as long as your room isn't huge and you're not reproducing rock at concert volume, anything over 20 watts will do.
In smaller rooms, 10 watts is enough.
I use a Fisher 500-C (35/ch) to drive my D7s, which are 90dB efficient.
I'm a powered sub fan, so you might have to consider that or play with placement. The closer to the back wall, the more bass.

 

[TimF]

You might keep an eye out for a used Croft phono-integrated, that would sound rather nice on the Spendors.

 

[FauxHall]

I'm enjoying my new A6Rs with 35 wpc Sony HAP-S1 although a new TA-A1ES should arrive any minute. A 75 wpc McIntosh MA6200 sounded great too

You have very demanding ambitions if your amp doesn't satisfy!