Audio Research Ref75 se

op

here are a number of solid state amps (some integrated) i think would work GREAT with vandy 2ce sigs, are commensurate with the level of that speaker, and cost effective too (compared to 6 grand for the arc amp)

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisaf3eb-belles-350-a-reference-stereo-amp-solid-state

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisae85h-benchmark-abh2-solid-state

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisaeifi-bryston-solid-state

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649813813-hegel-h190/

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649750997-2000-plinius-9200-w-xlr-amp-phono-amp-home-theater-bypass-awesome/

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649816064-kinki-studio-ex-b7-mono-blocks-silver-mint/

these will all give you great sound with your speakers and will match very well in tone, and ability to drive them properly, esp on the bass end -- at these prices, you can enjoy, and resell at minimal loss if they don’t suit your fancy (i have zero affiliation with any of these, do your due diligence on seller and condition)

that said, if you like tubes, prefer eye candy to sonic/system synergy with the 2ce’s, and/or plan to move onto better more expensive speakers, by all means the arc ref75 is an absolutely wonderful amp to own

all the amplifiers you are considering have a reputation as reliable. All come from long standing storied firms in the industry. w reputation for quality. A tube amp will wear out tubes eventually…and when tubes fail something has to give, typically a fuse. The ARC tend to use a sacrificial resistor on the amp because they feel fuses have a detrimental effect on sound quality. You can research this or talk w ARC owners, there are MANY on this site. 

jim

I have the Ref 75se and use it with Sonus Faber speakers rated at 90 db. I usually don’t play over 80db in my small room and the meters don’t even move off zero.

One thing to note is this amplifier only accepts xlr/balanced inputs. I don’t see what you will be driving it with.

Phil

@mike30 ,

I replied to your post on the Vandy forum.

As @tomic601 mentioned, just about any amp utilizing zero feedback will be a good match for Vandy speakers. Don't ask me why, they just do.

B

One thing to note is this amplifier only accepts xlr/balanced inputs. I don’t see what you will be driving it with.

excellent point - hope the newbie op sees this... important...