Vandersteen 2ci with tube amps


What are your thoughts on tube pre and amp with the Vandersteen 2ci? I can acquire a Audio Research LS2 with a V70 from someone that is near me.

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Would a Audio Research Ref 110 amp be audio blis with the Vandersteen? Might be a little over my budget but do you think would be a significant improvement? 

Audio bliss with ARC REF110? How about their SP15 w/ REF110.

Well, YES!  Vandersteen Quatros and their bookshelf VLR love tubes.

If you haven't seen Richard's setup video, you can see the ARC setup he has.

Find an old Counterpoint SA-100.  Sweet sounding, extremely musical, and they can be upgraded to almost reference level for cheap!

 

Seek an old Sunfire amp. Musical and sweet sounding combination.

 

Happy Listening!