Which integrated Amp for Vandersteen 2ce Sig2 ?

Thank you guys - for all ur response.

I am using a Vintage Marantz CD15 without any DAC.

I am basically v happy with the way my system sounds now except when it starts playing complicated CDs (symphony, orchestra) tats when it gets messy and in my chain, i can only point towards my integrated amp as being the weak link - PM15S1 - while its marvelleous at rendering JAZZ and VOCALS (esp females), its a little short on bass...

Or maybe its just the upgrading bug : ) - come to think abt it, its slightly insane that i hv auditioned so many pieces of amps and yet to decide on 1. PERHAPS and v likely, the JAPANESE sound indeed have grown on me such that all the US amps sound so different ....

The amps i had refused are all i hv auditioned b4. The amps i had shortlisted are the ones i had NOT auditioned b4. Seems 'grass is greener on the other side' syndrome is setting in now...

nonetheless, from the many amps that i had auditioned, 2 left the most impression (can say BEST)

- Luxman L-590u - class A
- BAT vx300 - hybrid tube solid state

after all these trials, can finally conclude that Jap vs US integrated amps enjoy 2 different sonic signatures just like TUBE vs SOLID STATES. It may be difficult to switch once u are USED to one....i think the typical laid back Jap sound has caught on me rather than the brute US sound ... and on the notion that i prefer more power, Luxman L509u it shall be... : )

hi ablang

the sound that i am hearing is nice, what is the signifacnt dififernce when it cohere and u got it right?

art80342

ablang

thank u very much - think that is just about the most detailed experience i hv ever come across for the 2cesig2 - i will try and revert.

btw, what set up are u using in ur system?

art80342

Pubul57

i did nt audition the pass int150 yet,,,, :(

Dear all,

for the records - I bought the SUPERNAIT from NAIM !

It way surpassed the MARANTZ PM15S1 in terms of imaging, sound stage, bass and transparenc BUT its too loud .... I cannot put a thumb on the sound ... its a totally different animal!

hee hee...for the records again, i have traded in the supernait for the

BAT vk300x ... now happily a BAT user .....

maybe the pre power - bat vk3ix and vk55 soon. but somehow, not sure if sonically its worth the additional $$$. the bat vk300x is like one of its kind in the BAT family INSTEAD of the entry level pre power : (