Which amp for Tannoy Dorset T185?

[audio2]

Firstly, Congratulations on your new speakers. Choice of amplifier very much depends on the vintage of the speaker in question, word on the street is that most pre-1970s models prefer tubes. However from the 70s onwards, many Tannoy speakers were designed with SS amplification in mind, As the Dorset is a late 70s model, I'll suggest that you experiment with some SS amplifiers before jumping on the tube bandwagon. Tube amplifiers may work, but there is not much quality at the $250 mark, therefore if cash is tight its safer to stay with SS until you have sufficient funds to buy a decent tube amplifier.

audio2 says:
Ok this is clear and makes sense to me.
Question: what does technically mean SS amp?

Sonys, Pioneers and Kenwoods of that era should also work well. Note of caution, whatever amplifier you end up with, make sure that its rated for 4 ohms operation or at least comfortable driving a 4 ohm load as the speaker nominal impedance probably belies the speaker's ease of drive and a wimpy amplifier will do the speaker no favours.

audio2 says:
mmm.... the PMA-900V has this rated output (20Hz - 20kHz): 120W (8 Ω) , 200W (4 Ω).
Is this what you mean with "rated for 4Ω operation or comfortable driving at 4Ω load"?

I'm all ears...

cheers