Funny this subject came up. I am totally new to tubes, but I ran across a pair fo VTL 225 deluxe mono blocks a few weeks ago that needed repair. I sent them into a local tube shop and it turned out to be a minor issue with a fuse! I thought these would be a nice intro into the world of tubes amps. Since I have a ARC tube pre amp.
I finally got the amps back and dialed in. I hooked them up to my Magnepan 3.6R and talk about Goose bumps. I was listening to a new "used" CD I just got of the "Cowboy Junkies" in Concert and I was floored at the performance of these amps with my power hungry 3.6R. The bass on the Maggies was incredible. The only issue I had was that these mono blocks is the heat the generate. Am I converted? Maybe.
To think it could be improved with a newer power supply is something I need to consider, but for now I an still in aw of their performance.
How much is the upgrade? I guess I should call VTL.
By the way mine have the B+ fuses which I hear is must have for safety.
Regards,
Jimmy
I finally got the amps back and dialed in. I hooked them up to my Magnepan 3.6R and talk about Goose bumps. I was listening to a new "used" CD I just got of the "Cowboy Junkies" in Concert and I was floored at the performance of these amps with my power hungry 3.6R. The bass on the Maggies was incredible. The only issue I had was that these mono blocks is the heat the generate. Am I converted? Maybe.
To think it could be improved with a newer power supply is something I need to consider, but for now I an still in aw of their performance.
How much is the upgrade? I guess I should call VTL.
By the way mine have the B+ fuses which I hear is must have for safety.
Regards,
Jimmy