Slam possible with Tubes instead of SS ??

Rleff
To me slam bass is the systems ability to handle all bass effectively. Tight, well defined. You are sitting on the sofa and you feel the bass energy physically traveling thru the seat cushions and thru the sofa arms. This can occur at lower volume levels. I have always wanted a pair of Soundlabs.' Are you happy with the amount of bass they deliver?

Tvad
thanks for the good information...
So can you recommend a ss amp that would have the tube sound and work well with the Snells?

so, looks like I will stay the course for now. Still tweaking the room and speaker placement for best effect.
In the end I want it all, ie: slam, detail, musicality, warmth etc. and of course I want a deal on the gear. Others have done this right here in 'Gon Land. It could happen.....

I like my speakers Just want to match them to best amp

So. Do the pass and Rowland amps provide slam bass ?

Santa says Slam. Slam Slam.

islandman

Plinius has it all, smooth, very powerful (the dynamics will scare hell out of you), great imaging and soundstage

ahhh now that sounds like my kind of amp. Put on diaper.....
turn up to 11 !

Ladies:

I asked Snell this week what they recommended for these speakers and they said many (employees) had good success with Bryston 501 monoblocks. Apparently the woofers are wired as to demand a lot of current. So, does anyone know about these monoblocks?