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Audio research vsi-60 power concerns

I'm curious to see if audio researches vsi-60 has enough power to meet my needs. The majority of my listening matieral is PInk Floyd ,Radiohead and some harder rock music. I don't need concert level volume I just need it to sound involving. My speakers are b&w n804s.

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will11201
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charles1dad
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Palena79,
You make a strong case. A good tube power amplifier does seem to present/capture more emotion of the music and possesses that 'breath of life' factor that I seem to find less often with SS amplifiers(there are exceptions).I know exactly what you mean.
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hifigeek1
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You might find using KT-120's instead of 6550's, if it's possible with that integrated, may give you a bit more headroom and a bit more slam in the bass.
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palena79
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the VSi60 now comes standard with KT-120s ARC does not claim a power increase. I never heard the VSi60 with the 6550s but I have listened to both tubes in other amps and the KT-120 gives you a little more headroom and microdynmics as well as better bass.
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