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Will ARC VT-100 drive Dynaudio C-1's

I've got the itch to try a pair of used C-1's off audiogon.
I just want to know if my amp can push these speakers. I talked to a couple of stores about it and they said I need more power. I trust the people on this website more than I do the B&M stores. If you have experience with the C-1's please let me know what you think. Thanks.
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keithr
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i think the C1s will work fine with VT100 in a mid sized room, though i'm not a huge fan of that particular tube amp.

i would like to try VTL 450s on the C1 as well as Krell 400cx.

i had the Pass X250.5 and it was a very good match for these speakers. i use BAT integrated now as i'm not as big into 2 channel.
keithr
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Casouza---i think most would disagree that VTL 450s or something similar would have a problem with current. this is a monitor after all---a single BAT 75SE i'm pretty sure has huge enough capacitors to supply all the current the C1 requires. tube amps are not all built like you describe.

i think a Berkeley dac direct into a pair of 450s could work magically with the C1s.

C4s i could see pretty much having to go to super tube power---so best for ss. the C1s i feel are a different animal.
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