LSA VT-150

MLSSTL - playing it safe, since I’m currently unsure if the Fortes will be keepers.

If you are unsure whether your speakers are permanent… then I would make no further investments until they are fixed. Speakers first… then choose your electronics to support them or you have a incredibly difficult and complex problem to solve.

OK, but even the VT-150 has its limits at 60 watts/channel if you like 90 or 100+ dB listening volumes and end up with inefficient speakers or some that are current hogs.  I'm old-school, but believe in settling on speakers before deciding on an amp. 

But, back to LSA tube amps, they are good. I like my VT-70 and wouldn't hesitate to buy any of their other units.

@ghdprentice I understand and agree, start with speakers. So let me rephrase, my primary speakers are the 805s. The fortes were acquired as a restoration project, which I may or may not keep. If I do decide to keep, they will be more than likely go into a secondary system.

@mlsstl its not just about volume, more about having sufficient headroom. But I appreciate your recommendation. Thank you.

Ok, I see. The 805’s (Rev 4?) 85 db, 80 wpc tube. That should be appropriate. This should have the current to drive them. To me the headroom issue is typically more of an issue with solid state amps. They tend to be so fast that they can use peaks of power more quickly and run out. With tube amps they tend to be a little slower, which gives you more realistic and detailed bass, they are more natural sounding, but have less slap in the face. This is one of the usual characteristics of tubes that is attractive.