I beg to differ with jdc1114's opinion, based on my personal experience. I also have eclipse and have tried the following:
Adcom GFA-565
Rotel RB-990BX
Rowland Model 5
BAT VK-60
The BAT is the absolute best amp I have ever heard with these speakers, the tubes sound soooo warm and involving. I was contemplating using the VK-500w/bat pack but ended up with the VK-60 and am very glad I went this direction. The best part of the VK-60 is it is so easy to use, very few of the tube weaknesses, and loads of there benefits. Also Avalons are very cable sensitive I have had outstanding luck with most repuatable silver cables, both interconnects and speaker wire. In fact I am already planning a upgrade of Eidolons and another VK-60 making them VK-120 mono's. Where is Kelly??? he is the resident expert on Avalon's he knows stuff that most don't I think he sits in on there meetings, don't tell him I told you that, hahahaha. I don't understand why avalon folks don't recommend tubes, most have never tried them, most all moderate power tube amps will sound super on avalons. Don't listen to people telling you that you need solid state, listen for your self and don't rule out tube. Good luck ~Tim The Tire Guy
Adcom GFA-565
Rotel RB-990BX
Rowland Model 5
BAT VK-60
The BAT is the absolute best amp I have ever heard with these speakers, the tubes sound soooo warm and involving. I was contemplating using the VK-500w/bat pack but ended up with the VK-60 and am very glad I went this direction. The best part of the VK-60 is it is so easy to use, very few of the tube weaknesses, and loads of there benefits. Also Avalons are very cable sensitive I have had outstanding luck with most repuatable silver cables, both interconnects and speaker wire. In fact I am already planning a upgrade of Eidolons and another VK-60 making them VK-120 mono's. Where is Kelly??? he is the resident expert on Avalon's he knows stuff that most don't I think he sits in on there meetings, don't tell him I told you that, hahahaha. I don't understand why avalon folks don't recommend tubes, most have never tried them, most all moderate power tube amps will sound super on avalons. Don't listen to people telling you that you need solid state, listen for your self and don't rule out tube. Good luck ~Tim The Tire Guy