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Power recommendation for Vany2ce-sigs

I've just purchased a pair of Vandersteen 2ce-signatures and I'm looking for input on upgrading pre/power amps. My current equipment consists of Carver C-19 (tubed) pre and TFM-45 (ss 375 wpc) power. I'm currently listen only to CD's via an ARC CD-1.

I don't have any real preference in ss or tubes - I do enjoy the non-fatiguing nature of the current set-up. My listening room is about 12'X16'. I listen at moderate volumes. The Carver equipment is bugging me as it attracts a lot of RF.

Would like to keep total amp expenditures to <$5K.

I mostly listen to blues and jazz, some pop. Might Sam McClain and Keb Mo have been in heavy rotation lately.

Thanks in advance for the input!
jg_deitrich

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tap3sap
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Going the solid state route I would highly recommend the Belles 150A Hotrod works very well with Vandies. You should also consider McCormack, the old DNA 0.5 is very good with Vandie, I would guess that the new 125 is good also

Pre-amp wise I would look for a ConradJohnson PV12 or one of the new PV14's. This type of combo will give you many of the benefits of tubed amplification

I a tubed amp is whata you are after, Vandersteen regularly uses Audio Research amp when he demos his speakers.

Just my 2-cents
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