Tube Amp for GR Research LS-6


So, I am looking to sell my current SS amplifiers, and move onto to something tube perhaps...

I feel like I am overly sensitive to SS sound; even the slightest bit of glare or edginess drives me crazy.

I am confused about tube amplifiers, and how they relate to performance goals...

I like to listen to music pretty loud; 90-95 DB average with peaks in the 105-110 area...

My speakers are 90DB/1 W/M.

I am assuming that I need something in the 200 watt area to achieve this goal via the math on paper correct?

So, that limits my choices based on budget correct? Looking to spend around 4K.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
kingdeezie

Showing 2 responses by philjolet

What speakers are you using? Specs can be very misleading so it is better to know firsthand what we are dealing with.

Something from VTL or Audio Research or even Rogue should fit your needs

fwiw the last few hi fi shows I went to I never really enjoyed any room that was driven with SS, I always preferred tubes, even when I did not know beforehand what I was listening to. That just confirms what I discovered at home....
Kingdeezie,

I am sorry I did not read the title to your post.

The reason I mention specs is that when I owned Reynaud Trente speakers I was able to drive them with 18 wpc easily to loud levels, they were easy to drive despite an average rating.

good luck with your search.