LSA VT-150

I've had a LSA VT-70 for about 6 months now and really enjoy it. It has performed flawlessly with a pair of Spendor 4/5 bookshelf speakers which are only 84 dB sensitive. It has no problem playing them well past my desired average listening level of around 85 dB.

I guess my question is, with your Forte's, which are 98 dB efficient, why are you going for the extra power of the VT-150?

MLSSTL - playing it safe, since I’m currently unsure if the Fortes will be keepers.

If you are unsure whether your speakers are permanent… then I would make no further investments until they are fixed. Speakers first… then choose your electronics to support them or you have a incredibly difficult and complex problem to solve.

OK, but even the VT-150 has its limits at 60 watts/channel if you like 90 or 100+ dB listening volumes and end up with inefficient speakers or some that are current hogs.  I'm old-school, but believe in settling on speakers before deciding on an amp. 

But, back to LSA tube amps, they are good. I like my VT-70 and wouldn't hesitate to buy any of their other units.

@ghdprentice I understand and agree, start with speakers. So let me rephrase, my primary speakers are the 805s. The fortes were acquired as a restoration project, which I may or may not keep. If I do decide to keep, they will be more than likely go into a secondary system.

@mlsstl its not just about volume, more about having sufficient headroom. But I appreciate your recommendation. Thank you.