Axis VoiceBox S mini-monitors, they are really great! See post #57!

Integrated, or separates?

 

Here's an integrated:

IT-85 Integrated Amplifier | VTL Amplifiers, Inc

 

Here are mono's:

DECWARE Zen Torii Mono tube amplifiers model TORIIMONO

 

another integrated:

https://www.caryaudio.com/products/sli-80/

 

And this:

ROGERS EHF-100 MK2 Integrated Amplifier - rogershighfidelity.com

 

That vtl is the boss, I'd bring one home in a heartbeat if I had the cash. I think they go for 7 or 9k.

 

I didn't know what Steve's budget was, but, thinking he can get better offers than we can, I went for the better ones, rather than for the usual suspects, such as the Cronus Magnum or Stereo 100 from Rogue, although I'm sure they're not bad either.

 

Here's another (looks good on paper):

Stereo 60 MK IIIm | Icon Audio

 

Right there with VTL is BAT. This VK-76se is a big dog. I would be willing to bet that the VK-55 would drive those speakers without any trouble. I have a VK-30 preamp and it is terrific. The owner personally responds to emails in about ten minutes if you ever have a question.

 

I think the owner is Russian?

 

He is but has been in the states for many years and builds his equipment in Maryland.

 

These I actually heard in November, at the NYC Audio Show, they were tremendous:

AlexusAudio

But I don't see them in the production line list on his website. He might send you a show pair, though. I spoke to him, he's a very nice Russian guy

 

I have been in the States for many years too, I'm still Russian, . So is Lamm, so is the guy from my next suggestion. Russians are crazy for good gear.

 

It would seem so, Victor at BAT seems to quite the genius. I would however be less than enthusiastic about buying something made in the Federation.

 

So would I. The better Russian craftsmen are... here.

 

I've heard nothing but good about this one: Reflection MK2 Integrated Amplifier

 

I thought about that one, too. But, min power reqirement in this thread is listed at 60 wpc, and this one is listed at 48 wpc. To get more - they suggest tube rolling. Honestly, to pay $10k for an amp and then have to deal with tube rolling to get the power you need - somehow did not sound right to me, so I skipped it. I do think the amp must sound glorious, though, as everyone is positively raving about Raven Audio amps.

 

Hey, they still make it. It wouldn't be my first choice but easy to find, holds its value and throws some power. I doubt Steve needs to do any research on this one.

 

I believe the BAT factory is in Connecticut.

 

Perhaps a pair of Quicksilver Audio Mono 120 amps.
Quicksilver Audio Mono 120 Amplifiers; high end vacuum tube audio

 

75W Coincident Dragon if you have the moolah.

 

My first thought was the MC275. I auditioned some Harbeth 40.2s at my local dealer with a C2500/MC275 and this Synthesis A100 Titan integrated (100W). They both sounded fantastic. Synthesis is an Italian company, and the integrated setup was a good deal compared to the McIntosh gear. I owned the Mac gear already so I stuck with it, but if I was in the market I might have pulled the trigger on the Synthesis.