What is the best preamp/monoblock tube amp combination with the Vandersteen 5A's? What does Vandersteen use with his personal pair? I have heard Manley (too forward), and QuickSilvers (nice). Any other suggestions? What about a preamp for under 8K???
I'm very happy driving my Vandersteen 5A's with Tenor 75wp monoblock amps. I also have to agree with Zargon- they also sound great with Audio Research gear.
Joule Electra monoblocks at CES made the best sound I've ever heard from andys. Not sure which model, but it might have been the Rite of Passage. Heard some nice vinyl via VPI Scoutmaster, Joule preamp, Elrod cables. One of better rooms at CES, IMHO. Cheers, Spencer
I talked with Richard at the show in NY and I told him I had quicksilver v4's he told me that was the same thing he was running. The sweet set up as far as I can tell is Quicksilver v4 paired with a asteix clyspo pre if you can get one.
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