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What amp next for Vandersteens?

I currently have a YBA pre/amp with 50w into my model 2's. I love what it does but feel 50w even in a small room is not enough to get the dynamics right.I like the tonality and overall separation of instruments. My 100w Krell doesn't do it for me but it gets the dynamics right. What amp gives me the tonality and feel of the YBA with better dynamics?
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rnadell
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Hi, I have the 2ce sigs and use Music Reference rm9 mkll with great success. I have also used the RM 10 which only has 35 watts per channel and I have to say that even though I prefer the rm 9 the 10 is a very close second. I keep the 10 just as a back up.
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stringreen
6,380 posts
 
Most owners of Vandersteen speakers have either Ayre, or Audio Research
agaffer
256 posts
 
I tried quite a few amps with my Vandersteen 3As and my 5As and found that Audio Research was the best match. Look for a used vt 100, plenty of power for your 2s.
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stereo5
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My office system consists of Vandersteen 2ce speakers, an Audible Illusions Modulus 3 preamp (tube) and a Classe 15 amp that puts out 175wpc. It sounds excellent. I am using MIT AVT 1 bi-wire speaker cables as well. The sound is very full and defined with a large soundstage. IMHO, you need at least 100wpc to make the Vandersteens really sing.
stickman451
553 posts
 
Try a used pair of Cary 500 MB's; a pair will show up every now and then on Audiogon. Search 'chat' here on Audiogon for user comments on these great amps. They can drive just about any load and are the closest thing to very good tube sound in a SS amp that I have found so far. Highly recommended!
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