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Audio Research VT130, VT100 MkII or VTM120?

I do have VT60 and it has not enough power to drive my Usher Dancers 8571 MkII. Preamp is LS-15 with NOS Telefunken E88CC and CD player is Shanling CD-T100. What is you expirience and what would you suggest to use for the amp? Many thanks
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rtaylor
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I had a VT100 MKII and the one issue I was not crazy about is the fan that this model has. Depending on your setup it can be noisy. The VT100 MKIII I think did away with the fan so it isn't an issue. As to the other models I don't have any first hand experience.
minorl
1,014 posts
 
What is the power rating of your VT60? 60 wpc? Does the sound sort of peter out at high dynamic range or volume? Also, Is it a stereo amp? I don't know the impedence characteristics of your speakers. If they are difficult loads then you need a strong amp. But, if the sensitivity of your speakers is over 89db/1W/1meter, then there shouldn't be an issue unless the impedance does bad things.

If the VT 60 just doesn't have it, then any of the above mentioned amps should work just fine.

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6550c
393 posts
 
I'd really look for the VT130SE instead of the VT130.
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