tube amp will drive von schweikert VR4-jr?

I happened to be at a party where a fellow was using my amp (McIntosh 2102) rated at 100 wpc and the VR4-jr speakers. Very impressive.

I am currently running mine with a BAT VK-60 but will probably purchase another VK-60 & run in mono providing 120 per side. I love what the VK-60 does with these speakers, it is the best sound I have had in my house yet. I have looked at alot of other amps & think running a pair of 60's in mono will give me the best bang for the buck with the most impact.

Fishwater, Have you thought of using a SS 100-200 WPC amp for the bass section instead. I think SS on the bass will give you good impact and leave the quality tubes for the midrange and highs? just throwing it out there.

I have thought of it but it seems to be a PITA. The research I have found all seems to say there are some difficulties matching the gain between the two. Most folks also say to use an active cross-over as well. Seems like it would be difficult to match well.

I've tried the VR4jrs with Brystons and Aleph 0s. Just excellent really. Again it is a matter of taste in what type of "sounding" amp to use. In a seperate set-up, we've tried (and are currently using) a Manley Stingray (35 watts) to drive the 4jrs and they are driving them fine. Room size is around 4m x 5m. Volume levels used were reasonable, no head banging levels.

If you're using a tube amp, just make sure you have enough lead shot in the 4jrs to dampen cabinet resonances. This likewise helps in making it easier to drive as it lessens impedance dips.