Tube amps that kick ass?

Well, I did talk to the VTL people yesterday. There's an older 450 on Gon that I thought might be a good deal but it turns out the older 450 cannot be upgraded to the series 2 so...

I left a messsage with the Atma Sphere guy but haven't heard back yet.

I looked at the audio valve website - very nice - Germany made - I like that.

With these darn tube amps, though, I'd almost like to buy from someone in CA. Canary, VTL and Manley are all here in CA.

I don't know? Still look-in. Unfortunately, I have to work for a living too! Darn job gets in my way sometimes!

thanks for your help

keith

Hi Keith, our email server has been down the last 2 days, so I will answer your question here:

Most of our Vandersteen 5/5A customers run the MA-1- and they say its spectacular! It appears that the M-60 should be able to drive the speaker too (the speaker appears easy to drive), but to date no-one has tried it. I think a lot depends on the room size- most of the 5/5A installations we've seen have been in bigger rooms.

> Just bustin' your chops, Gallant, sorry

Bustin' my chops? LMAO, haven't heard that for long time.

Fplanner2000, my buddy just replaced his VTL 450's with a pair of the VAC Phi 300.1 monos and as you say, they're wonderful. Right out of the box they stomped the 450's in every sonic area I can think of and they continue to improve with breakin. Of course at $18k each retail, they should be good.

As Atmasphere says, the M-60s would probably work well and I almost went with them but in the end I figured if 60 watts was good, 140 would be even better. They are quite "spectacular."

Rfogel8 - Your friend is in for a real treat as the VACs break in. Catch them after they've broken in a while and you might be looking for a way to afford them yourself.... ;-) They really are pretty special.