BAT-VK60 or Art Audio Jota --mono amps?

I don't think 20 watts will do, I have a local audiophile friend who has the parsifal encore with a 75watt tube monoblock amp(tenor) and it just isn't enough power. He loves the sound of the amp, so he is looking for speakers as we speak. I have a BAT VK-60 and enjoy it very much, I don't think I would use any other tube aside of OTL's of course, which would be my suggestion for you is to check out Tenor(may be a little too pricey but a great amp) or Atma-sphere.

Tim

You're right VK60(are just about enough) and Art Audio are not.

I have heard both amps; the VK-60 extensively and in my system and the Jotas at the CES. The Jota monos are significantly more expensive-$5K or more used vs. $2K used for the VK-60. Therefore, comparing the two amps may not be fair.

Having said that, the Jotas are, being a SET, better in creating 3D images, but only if used with fairly sensitive speakers with a benign impedence. I have never heard the Parsifals before so I cannot comment as to whether or not it would be a good match. The VK-60 is a powerhouse at its 60 watt rating and can drive almost anything, including Maggie 1.6qrs. The sound is dynamic and lively with excellent bass. Since you already have a BAT preamp you can go balanced straight into the VK-60 and not have to use the single ended adapters which degrade the sound. And if the Parsifals are less than 90db efficient, the VK-60 would be the better, if not more economic, choice.

If you are concidering spending 4-5 thou, why not get two VK-60's in mono. Much better than the stereo version I have been told. I just bought a pair and I can't begin to tell you how happy I am with them.