If you can find an AudioValve amplifier, grab it. They are very underrated and so easy to use! This is one of the few tube amplifiers that reproduce bass like it’s supposed to really sound. The mid range is luscious and high frequencies are drop dead gorgeous! Buy it if you can find it!
Audio research vs audio valve
I have Sonus Faber Lutios and I want to get a tube amp to drive them with right now I'm considering an Audio Research VS115, Audio Valve Challenger 180s, or Audio Valve Avalons. I plan to use a Ayre preapm. Does anyone have any opinions, comments or suggestions on these and this set up or suggestions of other amps/ preamps I should consider? Your help is appreciated, thanks.