Check out AVM which is a superb German manufacturer. They have a neutral to warmer sound signature. Udo is an ex Burmester guy and that influenced him. The Ovation 6.3 stereo and mono amps have SS input stage and MOSFET output stage. The Ovation 8.3s have a tube input stage and the same MOSFET output stage.
the lowest power of these four is 200w and they start at $10K
They are brilliant amps with very revealing speakers like B&W. You will see them at shows with Magico, Wilson, Kef, etc....
Pass is obvious. Brilliant gear and you need to figure out how much power you need. That is really a calculation based on listening habits and desired headroom.
Burmester, Constellation and Boulder all have nice Stereo amps under $20K that would be brilliant with those speakers.
Luxman and Accupase would also be good choices.
If you want tubes, VTL will work but prices on amps well suited to driving those B&Ws will get vicious.
Full disclosure, I am a US AVM dealer. I have other brands available to me but am not affiliated with any of the other brands mentioned here.
the lowest power of these four is 200w and they start at $10K
They are brilliant amps with very revealing speakers like B&W. You will see them at shows with Magico, Wilson, Kef, etc....
Pass is obvious. Brilliant gear and you need to figure out how much power you need. That is really a calculation based on listening habits and desired headroom.
Burmester, Constellation and Boulder all have nice Stereo amps under $20K that would be brilliant with those speakers.
Luxman and Accupase would also be good choices.
If you want tubes, VTL will work but prices on amps well suited to driving those B&Ws will get vicious.
Full disclosure, I am a US AVM dealer. I have other brands available to me but am not affiliated with any of the other brands mentioned here.