I have VTL amps. I use Gold Lion KT-88's and in the past I've used 6550. The Gold Lion K-88's perform the best with the speakers I currently use. My other speakers prefer 6550's. So, for me it is a matter what speakers I'm using. I recommend Gold Lion KT-88, great bass and very lush. I have owned high powered VTL amps for almost 20 year and I'm surprised VTL is not picking up the phone. Did you buy the amp new or used? VTL can be picky about used product. If the amp was purchased from an authorized dealer, VTL considers you a valued customer but if it was gotten used, then VTL didn't make any money. I purchased both sets of amps used. I first were 300 Deluxe Mono Blocks. Considering what we own now days, the 300 were primitive, so over the years I own them, I had it upgraded a few times. Spending money with VTL has made me a valued customer. Note: not all tube sellers are equal so if needed search this site for "Good Tube Dealers".
VTL S-200 Tube recommendations
I'm asking our Audiogon's community some advice regarding the power tubes in my VTL S-200. I've tried to contact VTL several times in the past few months about their recommendations, but no success. I understand everything is very slow or even on pause as it is here, due to this COVID-19 disease, but in the meantime it allows us to enjoy listening to music a little more often than usual (I'm trying to see it in a more positive way). The S-200 was delivered new with Electro-Harmonix 6550 tubes, but I'm confused because VTL themselves are stating that it is a KT-88 based amp. Just to let you know that it is one of the most musicaly satisfying amplifier I've ever heard and I'm truly grateful to own one, but audiophilia has got me so I'm wondering which tubes would be the ultimate upgrade? I hope everyone will stay healthy physically and mentally and get back to normal quickly. Thank you for your help.
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