VAC Phi 70 good match for Vandersteen 5As?


While I love my McCormack DNA--500, I 'm thinking of making the move (1st time!!!) to tubes and have the VAC Phi 70 on my mind. I'm not sure if the output power of the Phi 70 is enough for the 5As. Opinions? Room size is 22 x 17.
I could also go with the Phi 110/110 stereo or Phi 220 monos. How will the 300B tubes in the Phi 70 compare to the KT88s in the Phi 110/220.

I didn't hear it my system, but I absolutely fell in love with the VAC Phi Beta Integrated. I don't need the integrated as I have the EMM DCC2 as my preamp already.

Thanks
fsarc

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Fsarc:
What kind of music do you listen most? If you like jazz, pop, chamber, or small orchestra; the VAC should be enough. But if you like rock, large-scale symphony, or pipe organ; you will need something more powerful.

Despite the built-in sub, Vandy 5 is not that efficient. I am driving a pair with a BAT VK-75SE and that is what I experience. When I save enough I will probably get another VK-75SE make a pair of 150W monos.