If you waste your time with VTL, you will only kick yourself later. The amps WILL fail on you, and you WILL go nuts dealing with the company. If you must use high-powered tube amps because your speakers are grossly-inefficient, I think you will be happier with something along the lines of ARC, CJ, or even the new McIntosh. At least with these three, the amps are reliable as can be, and they keep strong resale value.
But you're still better off getting more efficient speakers and using more moderate-powered tube amps. IMO of course...
But you're still better off getting more efficient speakers and using more moderate-powered tube amps. IMO of course...