Hi all, I currently have a Sonic Frontiers SFS-50 with a VTL 2.5 and a pair of B&W 805D's. I've had the amp for about a year and am considering replacing it. I have a budget of $1500 and wonder what would be a good replacement, or should I just keep repairing it? Thanks
Hi Maddog, I recommend giving serious consideration to solid state amplification. By both specs and reputation, B&W speakers are far from the ideal tube application.
Phaelon is correct- B&Ws are mostly not tube-friendly. If you like the tube sound, consider another speaker, one that is higher efficiency/higher impedance.
You make us assume too much, although the comments about tubes and B&W's are good.
Why do you want to change amps? You refer to 'repairing it'. Are you blowing power tubes and having to have the resistors in the bias curcuit replaced too often? Some times folks use tubes that really won't work well in an amp even though they are of the same generic type recommended. Amp too warm or cold tone wise? Have you tried different power tubes? This can make a huge difference in tone, but won't help in the power department much.
If you like tubes get a Luxman Class A and you will thank me for life, i went trough your path, no regrets, with the right speakers like harbeth, awesome sound.
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