Your VTL's are truly outstanding. In general - I am not a tube fan because I don't like the "tube sound" and I definitely don't like a different sounding amplifier every time I change tubes.
If I'm ever in the mood for the "tube sound" I can always listen to my DCC records.
I might get flamed for that.
My current preamp is tubes (Audible Illusions M3A) but it will be replaced soon since I now have 57's again.
Back to your question.
Like was said before - The Bedini 25 25 with 57's is outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also - last time I had 57's I used them with a Bryston 2B.
I think the 2B is the best sounding Bryston and it is enough to drive the 57's.
If you can find an old STAX Power Amp - those really work magic with the 57's.
I currently use a Levinson #23. It was a great match for the 63's, and I currently use them with my 57's - that I only got one week ago.
It's certainly great - but I also just got a used Bryston 2B that I am modifying as we speak.
I change some capacitors and replace the protection circuitry with my own design.
I will soon find out if the modified 2B will sound better than the levinson.
My vote is for solid state - but I KNOW you are not suffering with your VTL's
Steve
If I'm ever in the mood for the "tube sound" I can always listen to my DCC records.
I might get flamed for that.
My current preamp is tubes (Audible Illusions M3A) but it will be replaced soon since I now have 57's again.
Back to your question.
Like was said before - The Bedini 25 25 with 57's is outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also - last time I had 57's I used them with a Bryston 2B.
I think the 2B is the best sounding Bryston and it is enough to drive the 57's.
If you can find an old STAX Power Amp - those really work magic with the 57's.
I currently use a Levinson #23. It was a great match for the 63's, and I currently use them with my 57's - that I only got one week ago.
It's certainly great - but I also just got a used Bryston 2B that I am modifying as we speak.
I change some capacitors and replace the protection circuitry with my own design.
I will soon find out if the modified 2B will sound better than the levinson.
My vote is for solid state - but I KNOW you are not suffering with your VTL's
Steve