I have tried these speakers with Consonance Cyber 6550 based integrated, McIntosh 6900 Solid State and a Jolida 1000. The Jolida is what I would recommend. The speakers really need a lot of power to drive the bass woofers. The McIntosh was not nearly as transparent as the other units. Phil Brady.
Can Manley's Stingray power VonSchweikert vr4 jrs?
Looking into upgrade options...4 bills large american per component. I have tentatively settled on the Von S. vr4 jrs, but I am undecided on amplification. I use a TT, and am drawn to tubes out of curiosity. I hope to get a EAR 834 blackbox phono preamp. If I don't do the EAR/Stingray tube combo, I would almost definately go with a McIntosh solid state integrated (includes phono stage). What should I do?