Hi!
I use the Sound Quest SQ-88 integrated amp (rated 55 watts with KT-88 tubes) with my VR-4jr and am very pleased. I tried using EL-34 tubes in the SQ-88 but that was underpowered, especially in the bass end, being only about 35 watts from the two EL-34 tubes per channel. Even the KT-88 tubes lack a bit in bass definition and punch (compared to comparably powered Krell SS amp) but I am not a bass freak so it works out great for me!
You might also look into the Consonance M800 or Cyber 800 mono blocks. These are rated at something like 75 or 80 watts from 4 EL-34 tubes per channel. If I had the $$$ for them and plus decent preamp I'd have them. I like what the EL-34 and VR-4jr do for the midrange and bet the 75 or so watts of EL-34 power would do all Id ever need on the low end.
I use the Sound Quest SQ-88 integrated amp (rated 55 watts with KT-88 tubes) with my VR-4jr and am very pleased. I tried using EL-34 tubes in the SQ-88 but that was underpowered, especially in the bass end, being only about 35 watts from the two EL-34 tubes per channel. Even the KT-88 tubes lack a bit in bass definition and punch (compared to comparably powered Krell SS amp) but I am not a bass freak so it works out great for me!
You might also look into the Consonance M800 or Cyber 800 mono blocks. These are rated at something like 75 or 80 watts from 4 EL-34 tubes per channel. If I had the $$$ for them and plus decent preamp I'd have them. I like what the EL-34 and VR-4jr do for the midrange and bet the 75 or so watts of EL-34 power would do all Id ever need on the low end.