Tube Integrated for Von Schweikert VR4 Gen III HSE

Before I give up on the separates all together, I've decided to try a pair of Odyssey Extreme Monos.

how'd you end up choosing the odysseys?

Great word of mouth. Great specs...for what they're worth (200 wpc, lots
of current delivery, 1 Hz-600,000 Hz frequency range...???, 360,000 uF
capacitance).

Plus, they are priced less than $2900/pair, and come with a generous
audition period.

With the cost of the Odyssey Extreme Monos being what they are, I'd be
able to keep the Lamm LL2 in the system for only slightly more than a
used high end integrated amp (Mac MA6900, VAC Avatar Super, ect.)

The proof will be in the listening. I'll admit they are up against tough
competition, and no other SS or digital amp has come close enough to
my VAC to warrant downsizing.

But, I'm keeping an open mind, and I look foward to hearing them.

will look forward to your thoughts...

I too look forward to your impressions, Grant. How ironic that my last system had the Odyssey Stratos Extreme(stereo, not monos) and now I'm changing to the new VAC Auricle Musicblocs. I did enjoy the Odyssey Stratos immensely, but there's something about a well-designed tube amp. Who knows? Maybe I won't like my VAC amps and will want my Stratos back. We'll soon see.