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What tube amp are you using with Von Schweikert VR series speakers

I have a pair of Von Schweikert VR4 jr speakers. I am trying to figure out what tube amp to buy to mate with them. I have tried the Rogue and think it lacks tube characteristics. I asked Damon but never heard a reply back with any suggestions. I would imagine if the amp worked well for a VR4 or 5 it would also be a good mate with the jr's. 

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dpm2340
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stereo5
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Rogue amps do not sound that tubey , found that out with a Cronus Magnum.  I had a pair of VS VR33 speakers and was driving them with a 150wpc SS amp.   Didn’t like the speakers and sold them pretty quickly.  There are a lot of tube integrateds out there, perhaps a Line Magnetic or one of the better Chinese Integrateds?  Good luck

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russ69
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A Prima Luna with EL-34s is pretty good. If that doesn't do it for you, it might be time to look at different loudspeakers. 

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ozzy62
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I had VR4 Silvers many years ago. They sounded great with 100 tube watts. I was using an original Music Reference RM9. I would speculate that the Jr. is an easier load still, bit not sure about that.

willgolf
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Talk to Tom Vu at Triangle Art in California.  What is your budget?

dpm2340 OP
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My budget would be 1500 to 3000 used. 60 wpc seems to drive my speakers nicely.

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