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Most musical stereo tube amp under 5K..

...monoblocks out of the question due to space/shelving considerations (has to be a single-chassis stereo tube amp). Also, must be able to drive inefficient speakers (Totem Mani-2: 85db; 4 ohms).

I am looking at a VTL ST-150 for ~ $2,300 used right now. (only problem is no balanced inputs). Any other ideas?? (VTL deal must be decided on in next 48 hours). Thanks!
sutts
sutts OP
700 posts
 
Thanks guys- appreciate the input. I have spoken to my dealer (big ARC fans), and my speakers are SO tough to drive, they are really recommending the VT-200 minimum, or two VT-100's bi-amped. There goes the budget!!
sedond
1,387 posts
 
hi sutts, there's a melos mat-180 adwertised for $1400 here on a-gon. ship it to brant nordlund of melos audio restorations (702.248.6745), & he'll do a standardization mod for $500, or do a circuit mod for an additional $500, & yule be set. these are monster amps. there's a bit of info on this old link:

http://www.theaudioconsortium.com/MagazineEquipment.htm

good luck, doug s.

74impala
18 posts
 
Go with a Music Reference RM-9. It's a great amp for around the same $2300.
jkphoto
167 posts
 
Still a lot of music left in the BAT VK-60 - can likley get a pair of monoblocks (120W each) for $5K or so on this site used. Great sounding!!
j_k
234 posts
 
I have seen VT-200s on this site for under 6K...
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