Tube Integrated for Von Schweikert VR4 Gen III HSE

Sherod, I've had a handful of first class SS and digital amps in my system and none have encouraged me to put the tube amp on the auction block. That's why I say we'll see how the Extreme Monos perform. They certainly have enough power and current to drive my VR4 HSEs in a manner that will be different than the VAC.

Different is the key word.

You're going to love the Musicblocks...and will be lusting after a Phi amp in no time at all.

Thanks a lot for planting that seed of "lust" in my heart for the PHI's. I need to be satisfied for a while with the Musicblocs. Let us know how the Odyssey Stratos Mono's work out.

I own the extreme monos Oddyssey stratos I never regret
having them.They are very natural sounding amps.I am
thinking of selling them, but it has been a year now.
I am having a hard time letting them go.

I'm considering purchasing these speakers and my current amp is CinePro 3K6 with Integra Surround Processor. Would this amp serve these speaker justice.

Thanks - Hap

Hap123, I'm not familiar with the CinePro 3K6, but the VR4 Gen III HSE reveal whatever is upstream, and their sound changes accordingly. I once owned a Bryston 14B SST, and it produced bone crunching dynamics, but it had some glare that the speakers revealed. Any grain or edge in the amp will come through the Gen IIIs. They are not forgiving in this regard. They also like some watts and current to really come alive...100 wpc does it, but more is, well...more!