Spectron Musician II vs. "Big" Tube Amps

The Musician II w/their RS cables and balanced inputs does not lack depth.

I agree it will not sound like the "big tube amps" you mention, because it won't clip or change because of line voltage variations and tube degradation like all tube amps do. Plus it doesn't need a mega buck PC to sound good.

With your BAT gear, VR4s and balanced connections, you
should give the Musician II a serious listen.

I'll second the Musician II recommendation. For outright value and brilliant performance, it could be the ticket.

I've compared the Musician II to small tube monoblocks and preferred it, even for the highs and mids. Thgat said, my VR-5s like a lot of power. I run it with a Granite tube CD player or, alternatively, with the Granite through a Syrah pre. Sounds great to me, but I haven't compared it side-by-side with any pother powerful amps. Definitely worth a listen.

I also own a Spectron M2 and find that does duplicate the sound of my 50 watt triode Kora Galaxy tube amp I owned! This is only when the Spectron is used with the remote sense speaker cables. If you use standard speaker cables on the 5 way binding posts instead of the RM Spectron cables on the "Speakon" connection you won't hear what this amplifier can do! It is the ONLY ss amp that I've ever heard that can accuratly create the venue of the performance. You can hear the actual room size of each performance on EVERY cd you play. Its sound quality is very close to the $8400 Orpheus Mono 3s (SS 150watt amps).
For the FULL retail price it will be very hard to beat.
I'm using it on my full range Ambience 1800 le ribbon speakers (89db rating) and also it sounds great on my Manger 103 Zero box speakers (91db).

OK, I'm going to give the Musician II a try. You guys talked me into it!