[nicosalto]

Hi,
iam looking to replace my amplifier and i would appreciate some help into choosing the right one.
My current gear is:
MicroRendu > Gustard X20 dac > Marrantz 170DC Amp > jbl 4319 speakers
i am mostly listening to acoustic, jazz, folk, indie ...

My speakers have a maximum recommended power of 200Watts rms. ( impedance 6 ohms... )
My Amp is only 86 watts per channels into 8 ohms. And i feel it is running a bit short to drive my speakers.

What would be your recommendation for a good amplifier that match my JBL 4319 ?
I was thinking of the yamaha a-s1000 (115 watts per channels 8 ohms).
Or maybe the Bel Canto S300i (150 watts per channels 8 ohms), but i do prefer the look of the Yamaha

 

[serman005]

Budget? Solid State or tube?

 

[nicosalto]

my budget is around 1000usd but its flexible! Solid state i would say.
i mentioned the Yamaha a s1000 because i saw a second hand one in good condition close to me for 800.