[tvad4]

Also amps known as "bright" are not a good match imo.

That would rule out Bryston, IMO.

McCormack, Channel Islands Audio, McIntosh and perhaps Odyssey Audio would be contenders in the "not bright" category. I haven't heard BAT, so I can't comment on that brand.

One last thought...H2O Audio S250. $2800. http://www.iceh2oaudio.com/model-s250.html
Not too many people are familiar with these amps, so I included the link.

[zybar]

Also amps known as "bright" are not a good match imo.

That would rule out Bryston, IMO.

McCormack, Channel Islands Audio, McIntosh and perhaps Odyssey Audio would be contenders in the "not bright" category. I haven't heard BAT, so I can't comment on that brand.

If the BAT VK-500 w/ BAT-PAK is in the same vein as the VK-600SE, it certainly wouldn't be called bright.

George

[earlmarc]

I think you have received alot of good recommendations for quality solid-state amplifiers. I believe you should concentrate on finding an amplifier that is known to have good synergy with the VMPS speakers. If I were purchasing a new amplifier, I would make sure that my preamplifier was an open window for the amp to shine through. I would sell my integrated amplifier and purchase a dedicated preamplifier.

[zybar]

I can tell you that the DNA-500 works very, very well with the RM 40's.

George

[tvad4]

I can tell you that the DNA-500 works very, very well with the RM 40's.

George

There are a couple reasonably priced DNA-500 for sale on Audiogon, FWIW...

[china]

Hello Again,

   I would like to take the time to state that I have no financial interest in the Dussun products or for that matter, any audio products. I was just trying to suggest a product. I personally do not have "proof" that RRM
uses or sources from China. But I did compare websites and read some reviews that stated this. Forgive if I am wrong as I did not mean to step
on anyones toes. There seems to be a great deal of information on Audiocircle about Dussun/Korsun, Aurum Cantus and Red Rose Music. Some of the websites that I found to be helpful were. www.redrosemusic.com, www.korsun.com.cn, www.haihuang-audio.com, and www.aurumcantus.com. I found the specifications and photos to be very convincing. As always, all the best.

Peace,

China

[PhilNYC]

There are a few of these still available:

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=28637.0

[Eric]

My guess is that if you left this thread running for long enough, you might get a recommendation for almost every popular amp