I agree with the speakers. B&W's are the issue. Get a more efficient speaker and drive with lower power tubes. That VT130 is old, heavy, and expensive to ship when it needs work. If it's clean or been redone maybe but most of the stuff for sale these days is overpriced and beat up.
Which would be preferable, an older Audio Research Corp. VT130 or a newer SS Rotel 1552?
I currently have the Rotel being controlled by an ARC LS25. Driving a pair of B&W 805s. I enjoy the sound, but it doesn't get me that involved. I'm wondering how different the tube amp will sound.
Thanks!