Help with Hi Power Tube Amp Selection


I'm looking for some help in making up my mind (since auditioning will be impossible). I will be replacing my integrated amp (an Electrocompaniet ECI-4SE) with high powered monblock tube amps. The ones I'm considering are (in order of preference):

VTL 450 Sigs
ASL Hurricanes
Manley 250 Neo-Classic
Wolcott Presence 220

I've heard the Manleys, and like them a lot. I've heard lesser iterations of the VTLs, which also sounded good to me. The other two got awesome reviews. I love that big tube sound.

Here's the rest of my components:

Von Schweikert VR-4 III SE Speakers
BAT VK-D5 CDP w/ NOS Amperex Bugle Boys 6DJ8
BAT VK-5i or VK-30SE Preamp (also undecided)
Audience AU24 XLR Interconnects
AZ Satori Shotgun Speaker Cables

So, from your experiences, what would be the best fit in tube monoblocks?

Thanks!
1markr

Showing 1 response by pjl2122

the manleys, and vtl eat tubesat a much faster rate ,i know i speak with the guys who sell tubes.these tubes are made to run hot.
ask vintage tube service.