Need opinions on a tube amp for Wilson WP8

What do you think is a good tube amp for these speakers? I just bought the speakers and never heard them before. Thx.

nickt05-16-2008 8:55pm

amfibius Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 282 posts 05-17-2008 at 04:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What kind of sound do you like? Valve amps can give you anything from traditional fat and warm sound (triodes), to something remarkably SS-like (big pentode amps), and everything else in between. The WP's like a bit of juice so on first blush either a big triode (VERY expensive) or a pentode would be the go. Both sound very different though.
tpsonic Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,092 posts 05-17-2008 at 04:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You'll get a lot of opinions,but it's a good place to start.May I suggest the VAC Renaissance Series 70/70,preferably the MKIIIs.Best looks with the black/gold as opposed to the WWF badge on the earlier units.Great sounding amps.
maxx2man Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 24 posts 05-18-2008 at 05:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete i've heard them sound amazing with the new VTL-450s. this combo got VERY strong reviews at the last two Montreal Audio Shows.
keithr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,306 posts 05-19-2008 at 08:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete VTL, BAT, ARC, Lamm are the usual suspects. Lamm probably my favorite.