Solid state amp for Von Schweikert vr4jr's

"VR4j has a slow and somewhat foggy bass" - I would have to disagree. I'm using a 50 watt tube amp with mine (I used to have a 200wpc SS amp). The bass sounds solid and tight with both amps. It does sound a little loose with 50watts compared to 200watts, but nothing like foggy or slow. These speakers are known for their high quality bass at a reasonable price.

I think the ultimate would be to biamp with a ss high power to the bass and a tubed (triode) at about 30 wpc. You'd get the best of both worlds.

I am currently running a BAT VK-60 but used to have a McCormack DNA-1. I was very pleased with that combo until I was lured away by tubes.

Find a Sonic Frontiers Power 2 on the 'Gon. You can probably get one for around 2K. It's a little over your budget, but you shouldn't deny yourself. The V4Jr's are one of the best speakers I've ever heard. Give 'em good juice! If you insist on solid state, look to others for advice. I only advise using tubes.

I second Jack's suggestion: The Bel Canto S300. Wonderful, tight and clear.

what about Audio Research D200 or D240
what preamp are you using?