Considering a new amp for my Vandersteen Quatro CT


I've been using a Bryston 4Bsst2 with my Vandersteen Quatro CT for the past 5 years.  This was not an amp I purchased for the Quatro, just one that I happened to already have.  It is about 12 years old. It has been a solid performer and I have no specific complaints....just curious what a different amp might offer.  My preamp is an Audio Research LS-15.  There are three amps that have been recommended by various sources.  The Ayre VX-5 Twenty, The CODA Model 8, and the Moon by Simaudio 760a.  These are all in my general price range.  Anyone have experience with any or all of these?  Which would you think would be the best match with my speakers?

randyhat

Showing 1 response by tomic601

Since you have a fantastic sub and mains are high passed taking MUCH of the load off of your amp, you can cast a much wider net - IMO seeking out an amplifiers with “ magic midrange “ vs. a lot of $ going into an amplifier you “ could weld with “. Obviously a place to start is w Quattro owners, dealers and RV… I commented the owners forum on your thread there :-).

Dont miss the opportunity to greatly shorten the speaker wire impact to sonics AND added expense by making the move to monoblocks… this is where a dealer / designer focused on systems engineering / thinking / synergy will be of help… The 7 / HPA 7 system ships w 30” speaker cables…for a sonic…reason.

Best in your search and quest !

Jim