Anyone drive Verity Audio Parsifal Encores with tubes?


I currently drive these speakers with an Ayre VX-5 twenty amplifier and while the low end is very good, I know it can be better.  Also looking to add more transparency and body to the soundstage and images.  My preamp is the very capable Ayre K-1xe.  Perhaps a more powerful solid state amp would also give me some of the aforementioned qualities so I'm open to recommendations there as well.  Just curious if tube amplifiers could drive these speakers well too.  Budget under $10K preferably.
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When I had mine I drove them primarily with Luxman Class A which was nice, but I auditioned them with an ARC Ref 110 and they sounded great.  I didn't want to get into big tube amps at the time but if you go down that path you will be rewarded. Those 110's seem to be a good deal now but I don't know how they compare to the above mentioned.  Have fun!  
Please keep us posted with regard to your adventure.  If I'd invested in plexiglass futures I'd set up a dedicated room Parsifal Anniversary driven with big tube amps.  Your mission is worthy. 
I’m using a 28 watt Audio Note with the Otello’s and it drives them very well. I really like this combination.
I don’t think you need big power with these but please share your experiences.