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Best amp for Vandersteen 2sig

Hi, I am starting over with my system. I am considering going with Vandersteen 2sig. I have heard these at a dealer was very impressed with their sound and value. The goal is a very enjoyable stereo system without spending as much as new car would cost! I already have a Rega planet 2000, VTL 2.5 pre amp, Transparent interconnects and speaker cables, and Richard Gray 400 power conditioner. I am cosidering a VTL ST85 (about 80w per ch) because this really fits the budget. But is this amp enough tube power to drive these speakers? I like to listen to Jazz and Rock, not A/C D/C at 120db but more like Steely Dan at low to moderate levels.
Thank you for your suggestions.
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eldarado
381 posts
 
I have buddy the has a pair of the 2ce sigs and drives them with Rouge M150's. It is very nice and will play as loud as you want without losing control.
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
I think you will find a lot of consistent advice regardign ARC, Quicksilver, and McCormack running with Vandersteen. I storngly secong the 2Wq recommendation, especially with the tubed units.
finfinder
73 posts
 
Another Rogue vote...used magnum 120's if on a budget or new 150's if not.
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dseid
48 posts
 
"The already uninvolving Vandersteens will probably lull you to sleep"

Your joking right? I just added the 3A Sigs to my system, and NEVER have been more "involved" in my listening. You own Vandersteens, correct? If yes, something seems amiss. If not, well the five or so minutes so spent at a dealer being "univolved" was simply not enough. Vandersteens need to be listened to, not dismissed as uninvolved so quickly.
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
Does involvement mean high frequency presence?
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