Brooks1,
You should consider the Berning amplifier, for a couple of reasons:
1)Even though it's rated same power as the VAC, I think you'll have a tough time getting it to "run out of steam" driving the VSMs, which are a perfect match IMHO(said the guy recommending what he owns).
2)It runs very cool for a tube amp, and is quite small. It should be fine running in your Salamander w/doors closed, (assuming open back).
Not sure which rack you have, but I think you might be able to get perforated doors that will increase ventilation, too. Some folks have found small battery fans that run silent(computer supply houses sell them)for similar situations.
I agree w/Labtec's comments, but would guess that some ss amps would sound fine w/the VSMs.
The downside to the Berning is that they are hard to get, with an average wait of a few months last I heard. Good luck either way, Spencer
You should consider the Berning amplifier, for a couple of reasons:
1)Even though it's rated same power as the VAC, I think you'll have a tough time getting it to "run out of steam" driving the VSMs, which are a perfect match IMHO(said the guy recommending what he owns).
2)It runs very cool for a tube amp, and is quite small. It should be fine running in your Salamander w/doors closed, (assuming open back).
Not sure which rack you have, but I think you might be able to get perforated doors that will increase ventilation, too. Some folks have found small battery fans that run silent(computer supply houses sell them)for similar situations.
I agree w/Labtec's comments, but would guess that some ss amps would sound fine w/the VSMs.
The downside to the Berning is that they are hard to get, with an average wait of a few months last I heard. Good luck either way, Spencer