sir madyaw,
the #1 reason why i bought AMX Aria is for economic reason.
i have Topping TP-20 Mark2, used it to drive MA Chr70a.3 during burning-in period & for low volume listening. SQ is pretty good up to 11o'clock, beyond that, it doesn't have enough juice to drive the speakers to it's potential. I have also AMX Forte Tungsol 6550, but it's overkill not to mention the power it sucks from meralco.
enter AMX Aria EL84, 4-5watter SE amps. max i can turn the volume knob is 9.5o'clock, otherwise it'll overdrive 4incher drivers. SQ, nice mids, sparkling highs and solid bottom end.
now i understand what master tony is always saying "i stopped counting watts & started enjoying the music"
i think this pairing will last 'til the next project -Alpair 10P....
thanks for asking.
fred