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Matching amp to modulus 3B and vanderstein 2ce

Looking for the best matching amplifier to Audible Illusions Modulus 3B, vanderstein 2CE, cambridge Audio Azur 840C, Rega Planar 3. Any suggestions to any or all of the above. Currently running Sonic Fronteirs SFS 80 and sounds real good, but looking to upgrade. Chose system to reproduce live music. Play the guitar and mandolin and good midrange is really important. Highs must not be fatigueing (not harsh), and bass true and not booming. Just upgraded from a modulus 3 to the 3B and there is a bid difference accross the board, really liked the 3 but the 3B has better bass, better mids and highs.
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stereo5
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I am running a Modulus 3B with an Odyssey Stratos extreme amp which I bought new 3 years ago. The sound is quite heavenly. Great bass slam, smooth and clear mids and highs with absolutely no fatigue. I was using Vandersteen 2ce signatures at the time. I have since replaced the speakers with Odyssey Kismet reference speakers.

I also tried a Classe 15 175wpc amp with the Modulus 3B but felt the sound way too dark for my taste.
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stereo5
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"Stereo5... Bob Are you sure you were using 2CE Sigs?
all of your posts say you had the over 20 year old design 2CE...
Cheers Johnnyr"

OOPs, my bad. You are quite right Mr. Rutan. You have a much better memory than I!!
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