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Krell, Classe or Bryston?
I don't think awdeeofyle has heard a krell before lol 
Which solid state amp for Von Schweikert VR-4.5?
Compared to good ribbons the Von Schweikerts are brutal. Dumped a pair of 4.5se's in a week. Overly bright and Von Schweikert asked me to dump a ton of money into special cables from him. The Thiel CS5i's(none ribbon tweeter) are massively better ... 
Linn LP12......That good??
I know this is way behind but I do not post much. Try out the tripping the linn lp12 Fantasic site and you will see where these can go! I have  measurable improvements in bass and midrange with oscilloscope  readings!!!!     
Which solid state amp for Von Schweikert VR-4.5?
actually tried musical fidelity a308cr, arragon palladiums, and bi amping with 211 tube mono blocks up top. Ran this with a conrad johnson ct6 tube preamp. always found these speakers harsh when driven compared to thiel 3.6's or ribbon speakers. g... 
Review: Conrad Johnson CT6 Tube preamp
honestly!! get rid of the audio research. good but no comparison if you have the equipment to see the difference!!