60 watt Rogue Tubes for Vandersteen 3A Signatures

Bass will suffer but it will work.

Wendell

I understand Krisjan's subjective take on the difference between tube and ss watts. I've felt the same for years.

Wendell

60 watts of tubes will do ok except for the bass unless that amp has a good amount of current. Otherwise, it will be uncontrolled, flabby and without any real slam.

Wendell

Tvad, OK. I'm just sharing my experience with the speakers and lots of different amps. That's what I heard.

Wendell

"but for sheer dynamic power, tubes seem better to me."

I'm not sure about dynamic but I do believe a 100 watt tube amp sounds louder than a 100 watt ss amp. I still don't believe 60 watts, tube or ss, is enough to get the best from the 3As.

Wendell

"stay away from tubes for this speaker"

Agreed. With the exception of the Jadis Defy 7 I never heard a tube amp bring out the strengths of the 3A better than quality solidstate.

Wendell

Unsound, I know that Vandersteen did voice his speakers with Audio Research. I don't know if he still does. When I had 3As I tried Muse, McCormack, Belles and Jadis with success. I didn't care for Rogue, C-J, Quicksilver or Audible Illusions with them.

Wendell