Thanks for the knowledge guys! To give a little more information I currently have a pair of Verity Taminos (89db 8-6.4)that I've had paired with an AX7e and VSi-55.
The 50 watt VSi-55 drove these with great authority so I think I'd like to stay with at least 50 watts and definitely tubes. Looking for that organic 3D sound with more transparency than the VSi-55 and Tamino combination. I once had a Mastersound amp in this same setup and it sounded like the players were in the room. It was a 300B and all but the bass was extremely satisfying. I guess this is why I got to thinking about different tubes, but from what some of you are saying it might be more the qualities of the amp too.
I've owned and heard many speakers in the 2-4k used range want to stick with these. Perhaps an Avatar or maybe going for separates at some point?
Jj2468, I found the stock Svetlana 6550's to be more linear than the Tung-Sol in the Vsi-55.
The 50 watt VSi-55 drove these with great authority so I think I'd like to stay with at least 50 watts and definitely tubes. Looking for that organic 3D sound with more transparency than the VSi-55 and Tamino combination. I once had a Mastersound amp in this same setup and it sounded like the players were in the room. It was a 300B and all but the bass was extremely satisfying. I guess this is why I got to thinking about different tubes, but from what some of you are saying it might be more the qualities of the amp too.
I've owned and heard many speakers in the 2-4k used range want to stick with these. Perhaps an Avatar or maybe going for separates at some point?
Jj2468, I found the stock Svetlana 6550's to be more linear than the Tung-Sol in the Vsi-55.