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Vandersteen 5 - Best amp and pre/pro under $3k ?

Hello

I have been reading the discussions here on Audiogon and am amazed at how knowledgable everyone is. This is my first thread and hopefully some of you can shed some light on this for me.

I am finally upgrading from my 2c's that I've had (and loved)for 23 years now, and getting a pair of 5's. I am stoked! However, I need some help choosing an amp and pre/pro that will do the 5's justice but not bust my budget. I split listening to 2 channel stereo and surround HT movies about 50/50.

I have been scouring the posts here for wisdom but realized starting my own thread might be easier. Any help you all can provide would be greatly appreciated!
ahslaw57

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andrew777
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The Pass has no pre/main in/ out that the Vandy 5 needs for the line level x-over. Here are a few names to look at,
Pre/power combos:
Pass
Rowland
Parasound halo
Ayre
Classe

Just power amps with tube or tube like preamps:
Byston st3 st 4
Simaudio 4150se
krell kls 100

There are many combos that can work all I can say is that
you do not want too soft sounding matches , a little tube
preamp with a strong power amp can work well.

What ever you do you will hear it though the Vandy 5 you
also MUST tune the bass EQ with a meter and test tones or it
will sound like crap. good luck
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