Kameron,
I bought some Andra's a few months ago and have them paired with a Hovland HP100 preamp and Krell FPB600. The Egglestons do seem to need that big power and like RX8man said, the Krell sounds fantastic here. I was an avid tube lover and took a leap of faith when purchasing the Krell. I couldn't be happier. In this same system, I had the opportunity to try my Music reference RM200 and Tenor 75's. Both tube amps sounded great but did not have the power to drive the Andras even close to unity gain. The Tenors were also too loose in the bass. It just goes to show you how important system synergy is. What sounds world class in one system may sound average in another. Just FYI, my source components are Sim Audio Moon Eclipse (with PSX power supply) and a VPI Scout TT with JMW9 arm and Transfiguration Spirit mk3 cartridge. Cabling- Transparent reference with XL ic's, Harmonix SLC speaker cable, Shunyata Python PC on CDP, Elrod EPS2 on pre and electraglide fatman on the Krell.
Based on my tastes, I might suggest a Krell FPB series amp or even a VTL 250 or Manley 250 tube amp. Anyways, good luck with your quest- hope you find what you are listening for!
I bought some Andra's a few months ago and have them paired with a Hovland HP100 preamp and Krell FPB600. The Egglestons do seem to need that big power and like RX8man said, the Krell sounds fantastic here. I was an avid tube lover and took a leap of faith when purchasing the Krell. I couldn't be happier. In this same system, I had the opportunity to try my Music reference RM200 and Tenor 75's. Both tube amps sounded great but did not have the power to drive the Andras even close to unity gain. The Tenors were also too loose in the bass. It just goes to show you how important system synergy is. What sounds world class in one system may sound average in another. Just FYI, my source components are Sim Audio Moon Eclipse (with PSX power supply) and a VPI Scout TT with JMW9 arm and Transfiguration Spirit mk3 cartridge. Cabling- Transparent reference with XL ic's, Harmonix SLC speaker cable, Shunyata Python PC on CDP, Elrod EPS2 on pre and electraglide fatman on the Krell.
Based on my tastes, I might suggest a Krell FPB series amp or even a VTL 250 or Manley 250 tube amp. Anyways, good luck with your quest- hope you find what you are listening for!