Amp Options/Questions for Revel Studio v1


Hello

Looking for ideas for amping Revel Studio version one speakers. I currently have Pass Aleph2 and Aleph P.

I would like to keep the Aleph2 to use for bottom end power.
Was thinking about VTL MB-125's for top end.
Is this a good match?

Or should I sell/trade in the Aleph2's and save for MB-185 or 450?

Looking for best match either SS or tube for studios.
My budget is right at 4k.
I thought of VTL because of their power to drive a speaker like Studio (MB185/450) but am open to other suggestions.

I will be keeping the Aleph pre amp no matter what. Really need some help here.
bhodge

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Tpsonic

Thank you for responding. I am hoping 125 WPC is enough for the mid/tweet section. The Aleph2 does a OK job of driving the speaker, so I thought it would be very good at griping the Studio low end.

So the VTL MB-125 may be the way to go for me?
Tpsonic

This is the current tube complment of the MB-125:
4 x EL34, 2 x 12AT7

I am very new to tubes, although my phone stage (JD9A) is tubed. And no, I was not aware tube watts were twice that of solid state watts. I have thought about Mcintosh MC352 which is SS, but no other tubes. Always thaough tube were used for horn or less than full range speakers.

In the case of the MC352, I would not need any other amps.
Do you know of a tube amps (mono or ST) within my budget (new or used) that would suit my needs?
Tpsonic
I do like the sound of the Aleph2's I think very respectable for what I've heard is a 160
watt amp powering the Studio's. I play mostly jazz and jazz fusion. Chick Corea, Stanely Clarke.
Also Rock like Grand Funk, Dobbies Alman Brothers Led Zep. I like to have wide deep sound stage and be able to point to insturments.

My budget is about 3k. I know I am asking a lot but I can live with used equipment, in very good condition. My Aleph equipment was used. But it was well taken care of.
The Lamm is out of my range for now. I guess a good question would be to ask what would you do in my position? Bearing in mind I want to keep the Aleph pre.
Tpsonic

The Aleph pre-amp has two knobs that are labeled "Gain"
for left and right chanells. Which amps would I control top or bottom?

Ellyjr

Thank you for your input. I have heard the Studios
and Salons driven by ML436. Very natural sound, but have not heard in my listening environment.
What about Macintosh MC352?
Tpsonic
I have my Aleph 2 owner's Manual in front of me, and on the SPEC page, I do not see any figures that look like your representation. Not sure where else to look other than contacting Pass Labs and ask "Nelson" for the info.

Continued thanks for your advise and expertise.