LSA VT-150

I have not heard the amp. But I think some judgement can be made on the basis of reviews of some of their other products like the LSA VT-70… which has been professionally reviewed and other sources. Looking at the history of products, typically the sound quality over product generations will stay the same or get better. Particularly at this modest price, it seems like a very safe bet.

I've had a LSA VT-70 for about 6 months now and really enjoy it. It has performed flawlessly with a pair of Spendor 4/5 bookshelf speakers which are only 84 dB sensitive. It has no problem playing them well past my desired average listening level of around 85 dB.

I guess my question is, with your Forte's, which are 98 dB efficient, why are you going for the extra power of the VT-150?

MLSSTL - playing it safe, since I’m currently unsure if the Fortes will be keepers.

If you are unsure whether your speakers are permanent… then I would make no further investments until they are fixed. Speakers first… then choose your electronics to support them or you have a incredibly difficult and complex problem to solve.

OK, but even the VT-150 has its limits at 60 watts/channel if you like 90 or 100+ dB listening volumes and end up with inefficient speakers or some that are current hogs.  I'm old-school, but believe in settling on speakers before deciding on an amp. 

But, back to LSA tube amps, they are good. I like my VT-70 and wouldn't hesitate to buy any of their other units.