I have owned almost all of the Vandy models except the Model 5's, and based on my experience with owning both the 2Ci and 2Ce models, I'm not sure that I recommend the expense of monoblocks or bi-amping for the 2Ce. The 2Ce provides for bi-wiring, which clearly is recommended, and if you use a power amp that has dual-mono internal construction, you will achieve excellent performance for a very reasonable price. Use the money you save to buy good speaker cables -- I have found that bi-wire sets of Alpha-Core MI2 (copper) work very nicely with the Vandies.
I also suggest you audition the 2Ce's with both tube amps and high-quality solid state amps. I have used both types of amps with Vandies, and personally prefer SS amps which offer better control. The 2Ce's are a fairly "sweet" speaker anyway, and "tubey" amps can be just a bit much.
I also suggest you audition the 2Ce's with both tube amps and high-quality solid state amps. I have used both types of amps with Vandies, and personally prefer SS amps which offer better control. The 2Ce's are a fairly "sweet" speaker anyway, and "tubey" amps can be just a bit much.