I've got a couple D240IIs (bridged, driving ProAc RS2s), a D400II (driving Infinity Kappa 8s), a pair of VT100IIIs horizontally bi-amping ProAc 3.8s), and a VT60 holding down some paper in my study. Surely, Dave, when you say "heavier," you weren't talking about physical weight--the D400II would give Godzilla a hernia. ;)
I think the ARC solid state amps are pretty spectacular, esp. with bottom end control--then again, I seem to have some fairly large amps. The mids on the tubed ARC amps and the top end detail are where those shine, IMHO.
You'll notice I like my dynamic speakers. I did, for a long time, run several sets of electrostatics--all Martin Logan--with various of my ARC arsenal. I found that electrostats and tubes are a really magic combo, so I'd steer you towards the VT200. I think there were some posts about relative benefits of voltage devices versus amperage devices in the forums somewhere. Can't remember how that works, but my recollection was that tubes and stats work well for an electrical reason...
I think the ARC solid state amps are pretty spectacular, esp. with bottom end control--then again, I seem to have some fairly large amps. The mids on the tubed ARC amps and the top end detail are where those shine, IMHO.
You'll notice I like my dynamic speakers. I did, for a long time, run several sets of electrostatics--all Martin Logan--with various of my ARC arsenal. I found that electrostats and tubes are a really magic combo, so I'd steer you towards the VT200. I think there were some posts about relative benefits of voltage devices versus amperage devices in the forums somewhere. Can't remember how that works, but my recollection was that tubes and stats work well for an electrical reason...