New amp


I'm looking for a high powered and musical sounding stereo amp without breaking the bank. I dont have twenty thousand dollars to get awesome system matching VTL monoblocks and dont want to mismatch my current hungry Thiel speakers. BAT VK-600 seems like a good amp and isnt too costly even brand new from some places. Has anyone heard VTL W/BAT? I see that VTL has a series 2 TL5.5 fully balanced preamp available also which may be the next step for me in the preamp section.

Thanks, Chris
velocityofhue

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Thanks everyone! Interested in hearing more about the MB-450 monoblocks if anyone's owned them such as are they high maintenance? Would my spks cause them to strain? One thing that I've noticed is that they arent too expensive compared to the signature series. Only reason I ask is that I'm not the type to always be swapping gear and am ultimately seeking the most realistic sound possible from all types of music.

I've listened to VTL tube amps (ST-150) with the smaller 1.6 thiel and it sounded just ok. But then again that speaker doesnt really produce enough sound for me in general. I've been told that the VAC 70/70 is a good match for the CS2.4 but dont see them for sell often.
Well finally bit the bullet and sprung for a BAT VK600 amp. I think that with the extra juice I'll be able to enjoy listening and may even be able to hear a more pleasant sound.
I did listen to the bigger ayre with totem winds and it was very nice. Great system stringreen!