VTL MB 185 SERIES II

Any VTL lovers out there? Anyone want to chime in on these amplifiers? Good? Bad? I'm considering these tube monoblocks.

jeffvegas05-10-2021 5:50am

stereo5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,539 posts 05-10-2021 at 05:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The only VTL I have heard are the large and very costly Wotans driving Genesis Speakers. Excellent tube sound. I am sure the trickle down effect is in most of their amps.
jeffvegas OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 372 posts 05-10-2021 at 06:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete the series II does have auto bias . that's why I'm looking at them. I'm a solid state guy going to tubes and want the least amount of hassle . They are 220 watts tetrode and 110 watts triode.
verdantaudio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,524 posts 05-10-2021 at 07:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete In triode you will love them. They are awesome sounding amps. With autobias, I wouldn't hesitate as long as 110w is adequate.
vegasears Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,173 posts 05-14-2021 at 02:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have used VTL Amps for 20 years. The auto biasing and fault protection is truly an awesome feature.
fedie Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 61 posts 07-14-2021 at 11:37am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I own vtl 250 mono blocks for over 15 years , sound wise very good. Biasing them not that hard . 8 ,6550 tubes in each amp enough power for most speakers , rated at 230 watts each.