New amp


I'm looking for a high powered and musical sounding stereo amp without breaking the bank. I dont have twenty thousand dollars to get awesome system matching VTL monoblocks and dont want to mismatch my current hungry Thiel speakers. BAT VK-600 seems like a good amp and isnt too costly even brand new from some places. Has anyone heard VTL W/BAT? I see that VTL has a series 2 TL5.5 fully balanced preamp available also which may be the next step for me in the preamp section.

Thanks, Chris
velocityofhue
I have been very happy with my Classe CA2200 and have auditioned some much more expensive amps. The Classe is very neutral and does not jump up to get attention but is very even throghout the range. I have audtioned it with the VTL 5.5 and the 6.5 and it was great with both. I plan on getting the VTL 5.5 series II in the near future.
How about the VTL MB 450s or Parasound JC-1s. I've read some reports of trouble with BAT gear. I had my fair share of it with the VK150SEs when I owned them.
Thanks everyone! Interested in hearing more about the MB-450 monoblocks if anyone's owned them such as are they high maintenance? Would my spks cause them to strain? One thing that I've noticed is that they arent too expensive compared to the signature series. Only reason I ask is that I'm not the type to always be swapping gear and am ultimately seeking the most realistic sound possible from all types of music.

I've listened to VTL tube amps (ST-150) with the smaller 1.6 thiel and it sounded just ok. But then again that speaker doesnt really produce enough sound for me in general. I've been told that the VAC 70/70 is a good match for the CS2.4 but dont see them for sell often.