Amplifier for Vandersteen 5A' s ?

Thank you for all the suggestions. I fully intended on trying the Pass amps first, however those 5's really don't need the power the pass amps have and in the process I could pocket a little change. I did consider the Mccormack. I used to own the DNA-2 Anniversary edition w/ an SMC gold revision. It was probably my favorite SS amp I've owned. I'm still calling myself a moron for selling it. I really need mono's, so the DNA-2 is out. I'm still looking forward to hearing from more members. Thank you again

The top two choices have to be a pair of Quicksilver V-4 Monoblocks or a stereo/mono pair of BEL 1001 Mk Vs. The BELs will outperform the V-4s. Try them and see!

I'm using an Ayre V1xe with terrific results. I understand the monoblox are also good..

You should consider the Sanders ESL Monos, terrific sound. I just auditioned the Quattros with this amp, and it far outperforms anything I've heard out there. The imaging is first rate and the detail retrieval is nothing short of amazing.

The rest of the system comprised :
Accuphase TPT, Benchmark DAC1, Slinkylinks ICs, ModWright Pre, Sanders ESL Monoblocks, and the Quattros.

Richard was at the NYC show this past week and his 5A was powered with Accoustic Research with great results. I think your current amps are atleast worth a lengthy trial.
My dad is running Classe monoblocked amps with his wood Quatro and they sound great...in close you have a very high class dillema on your hands, lucky man!