I always liked tubes on the Dunlavy's. My dealer used both VTL and, later, VAC amps on them to good effect--had he carried ARC then I expect he would have used them as well. I would think a VAC higher powered amp (Phi 200 or 300, for example) would work well with them. But I agree with Ralph, you might want to try a different tap on the ARC first.
Best Tube amp match for Dunlavy SC 4A speakers?
I’m currently running the Audio Research VT 100 Mark 2 amp with my Dunlavy SC 4A speakers. A friend of mine let me borrow the AR Ref 75 with the KT 150 tubes. The definition is fantastic & it’s more powerful but I found the sound to be too bright. Can someone please recommend a tube amp that has the definition & power of the Ref 75 but not the harshness & match up well with the Dunlavy’s? My preamp is Audio Research Ref 5 SE amp.
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