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Many tube advocates say that tube amps sound like a solid state amp of two or three times the power. Part of that is when tube amps "clip" (distortion caused by driving them past their capabilities) the negative effects are much more benign and often subtractive in nature.
The B&W CDM9NT is a well regarded loudspeaker of its day. I would just hook them up to your Harman Kardon Award Series A500 and listen. At first I wouldn't even bother with a subwoofer. Any deficiencies in satisifying your music preferences should become apparent and you can then go from there. However, the way you describe how and what you listen to suggests the combo may work for you.