Best tube int amp match for ML Aerius

I have owned separates in the past (VAC and AR components). It's been a while since I been up to date on audio gear. I just don't want to fall into the cycle of upgrading and changing too many components. My goal is simplicity.

Got it, Jerry. I think that ARC tube equipment would be a nice match. I have CLS' and came close to buying a VT100, which was quite nice in my system. The older ARC stuff is more a pure tube design than the newer equipment. I really liked VAC equipment with ML panels and spent time with VAC PA160's. Aside from the usual suspects, which you appear to be well acquainted with, the Mesa Tigris integrated might be worth checking out. I've seen good reviews -- might be a sleeper. I'm going to experiment with the Alpha Core Goertz cables and IC's. These are said to work very well with electrostatics -- several very strong recommendations from ML owners. Really reasonable prices. I have had good all around results with Audioquest -- Lapis IC's and Midnight speaker cables -- looking for more revealing stuff now. I have heard that Transparent products are nice with ML's, too. Best of luck.

I have Aerius-i speakers and have tried many amps. I ran a Proceed ampr 2 for three years. It was very dynamic but I was looking for more sweetness. I have a BAT CD player and a Audio Research LS-16 preamp. I initially tried the Anthem tube amp and also the VTL st-85. After being use to the power of the Proceed, I did not think the small tube amps had enough power. I have settled on a VTL st-150. What a difference. The sound is now beautiful and sweet, never harsh. The bass is not as clean but thats the trade off. I do not beleive that anything under 100 watts makes sense with the Aerius i, and I have owned them for three years. By the way I run all transparent super cables. Good luck