Calling B&W speaker users with tube power amp

From my experience and that of a few others who have used the BAT VK-60,I recommend getting them mono'd or using another amp.They don't sound like they have the power you would think.Why,I don't know.If you are set on the VK60,arrange an audition first-just a word to the wise!

I agree with Tpsonic. From my inquiries, the BAT VK-60 doesn't have enough juice. From my own experience with 802 Matrix, they mate well with an Audio Research VT-100 Mk2, or Rogue monoblocks.

In other words, use a push-pull tube amp of 100 w., and you'll get good drive, punch & flesh out the B&W sonics.

Tpsonic/Kevziek/All,

Thanks again for the helpful perpectives. I actually have asked around, even to BAT itself, and come out with the same conclusion, which is I probably need to bridge it as mono. I think then I will let go the vk60 option.

Another option I have in mind is actually similar to what was said by Kevziek -- rogue audio 150 mono blocks.
I have heard/read a lot about the magnum m120, but somehow haven't heard much about the 150. Perspectives anyone?

The Rogues are the solidstate of the "tube world".More top-end energy,but less "tube" timbre/harmonics.The B&Ws tend to be a little more forward in the highs,without damping them.The Rogue may cause listener fatigue,unless mated with a softer top-end component/cable.I think the ARC would probably fall into this region also.Maybe a Gamut or Plinius SB300,Lamm M1.1?

I'm driving my n804's with a Blue Circle BC28 hybrid(120wpc). I went hybrid because I wanted the slam of solid state to go with the tube sound. Highly recommended!