tube amp will drive von schweikert VR4-jr?

Fishwater,

What isn't a PITA in hi-fi. just kidding, I know what you mean. The manual actually says that an outboard crossover isn't necessary becuase there is one internally for both sections. It also mentions good results for a 100-200 wpc SS for woofer and 30 wpc tubes for Mid-hi. But as you mentioned, it could be tough to match the levels. I don't think you'll get the best from the bass with 60 wpc tubes used for the woofers. I hope I'm wrong though.

My (current) plan is to purchase another VK 60 & run the pair in mono. That will bring it up to 120wpc vs. the 60wpc I have now.

Does the VK60 have a 4ohm and 8ohm option for output, because the mid/highs are 4ohm, and the bass is 8ohms?

I ask because my tube amp has an option for both, and it made a world of difference matching the 4 ohms. I would like to with a bat eventually for the highs anyway because I've heard to many people talk about how well they match together.

Robm321,

I think the BATs do have that option. Best to use the 4 ohm option as the 4jrs are a nominal 6 ohms. Just a correction the m/t module is 8 ohms and the base module is 4 ohms.

My partner is using a VK75 with his 4srs and they are just amazing. He is currently moving from an all Mark Levinson system to a BAT system. He however finds the VK75 euphonic for his taste so he's saving up for the VK75se, which is said to be more neutral. They drive the SRs effortlessly though. Although not as quick and punchy as the MLs, the base is still fast and the extension is there. I find no fault in the BATs. Honestly, I've been thinking of the VK55 for my 4jrs in case my DB99 falls though.

The DB99 would be great and require much less power. Good luck. I hope you get them.

Thanks for the info on the BAT. I will most likely go that route in the future.

Oh, yeah I pulled a little dislexia with the impedance.