Dear all,

I'm literally overwhelmed by your knowledge and participation; I'm astonished of such a passionate debate sparked from my post and I really appreciate this.
I feel the need to make this statement, as I've just approached the audiophile world.
I can't say right now if this is going to be my hobby. Let's say for now that I enjoy listening to music when I have the time for it.
The Tannoy speakers I recently bought are the very first serious pair of speakers I ever had in my life!
Their sound has brought a fresh new perspective to my entire music collection, especially with live recordings.
Suddenly it's become very interesting to rediscover my music library and be amazed, or disappointed, by the recording sound quality and reproduction.
That's something I could have never think of before "my Tannoy era" and it has been an unexpected improvement of my audio experience.
Surely (and positively), the way I enjoy listening to music is radically changed.

Said that... unfortunately I don't understand yet this technical language and after reading RGA's comment "Tannoy is generally pretty benign here as well which makes them desirable for lower powered amps" I honestly have to say I began to doubt if my old Pioneer SA-506 with its 25W could have been fine...
(Btw, RGA, I also personally find subtlety and fine detail very important)


I think that keeping it simple is just fine until I'll have a better understanding of technical terms and operation of audio electronic equipment.
Step by step it "sounds" wise and affordable.
Of all the brands mentioned in previous posts, the Denon PMA 900v and the NAD C532 are currently the only (second hand) amps in my targetprice.

For these two amps I've currently found two online deals and they both seems to be in excellent conditions.
Denon PMA 900v (y. 1987) 230USD
NAD c352 (y. ?) 260USD

This afternoon I'll have a listening at the NAD owner's place, next week by the Denon.

The quest goes on...