I'm buying VR2 and like the sound of tubes but have limited bucks. I was hoping to find a used integrated tube amp that would work good with these speakers. Mfg recommends 100 watts? It needs to be clean and responsive and well rounded. I tried some Antique Sound lab AQ1001 DT integrated amp. It did fine on jazz and vocals, but when I put some fast paced Robin Trower on it lagged and din't sound as good as non tube amps. I also have lot's of records as well as CD's. I'm at a lost given limited funds. Anyone can suggest some units to look out for. Thanks Jim
I own the VR-2's.I auditioned them with an inexpensive Consonance tube powered integrated(40 WPC)at a local dealer(Quest For Sound).they sounded terrific!!!
For your speakers I would actually recommend a SS amp, especially with limited funds. Something like the older Bel Canto integrated would do nicely. If tubes are a must try the ARC VS55i.
There is another thread here asking about amps used with VR2s, try looking that up too.
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