Tube Integrated for Von Schweikert VR4 Gen III HSE


Hello. I'd like some input from anyone using a tubed integrated amp with Von Schweikert VR4 Gen III HSE loudspeakers.

Considering a KT88 based integrated, but I'm also open to SS suggestions.

I'd like to hear from real world users.

Thanks in advance.
tvad
FYI, present system consists of:

APL Denon 3910 (4 AKM DACS per channel, Lundahl output transformers, 24/192 Upsampler, H-Attenuator)
Lamm LL2 preamp with Mullard 6X4 and 12AU7, and Siemens CCa
VAC Phi 110/110 stereo amplifier w/ Sylvania 6NS7 GTA "Chrome Top" driver tubes
Von Schweikert VR4 Gen III HSE loudspeakers
MAS Signature Hybrid speaker cable
Purist Audio Aqueous Anniversary Contego RCA interconnects (CD>Pre) and Purist Audio Venustas interconnects (Pre>Amp)
Purist Audio Dominus Rev. B powering the APL Denon 3910 > Hydra 2 > DCCA Extreme Reference plugged to the wall
Volex 17604(preamp) and Elrod EPS-3 (amp) >Hydra 2 >Elrod EPS-3 Signature plugged to wall
2 dedicated 20amp circuits with cryo'd Porter Port outlets
Neuance shelf for digital source
Symposium Rollerblocks II under preamp
Aurios Pros under VAC amp

16x19 room...carpeted and draped. Nearfield listening. Speakers 8 feet on center. Listening chair 8 feet from driver plane.

Eclectic taste in music...jazz to metal. Listening volumes exceed 100db at times. Normal volume around 89db-90db.

Looking to simplify and pull out some $$.

Looking to simplify and pull out some $$.

Tvad (Threads | Answers)

04-05-06: Camadeco
What about the VAC Phi integrated?


The Phi Beta does fulfill one criteria...
Hi Tvad,
I know there has been alot of banter about the DK Design amps but I have found them to work great with my M-L speakers and drive them with no problem at all.

Best of luck,Bob