Lightning quick DYNAMIC amp in the under $1000 range

Tomcarr yes! The acoustic coupler needs to connect to the back wall, just like the 3 series....
big fun !

Good suggestion! On one hand I wouldn't say I hate my behringer pro-amp. The thing is quite a beast (does 450watts/channel into 8 ohms, 750WPC at 4 ohm) Also, weighs close to 40 lb with a huge toroid transformer. But those are built for cranking full blast for hours at a time in pro-audio use scenario. Not sure if I'm missing something by not having an amp meant for serious 2-channel listening. Guess I need to do what tomic says and just buy a couple and see if I can notice a difference. Shoot...always comes down to that doesn't it.

Thanks all for the suggestions. Going to look closer at a used Odyssey stratos, as well. How do they upgrade them? 

Thinking about your situation, why do you feel it is your power amp that seems to be the weakness ? I read up on the amp, and some users are saying it was better than their QSC and Crowns, both of which I owned many. In my remaining arsenal of power amps, I have some Yamaha pro amps and a Smart Theatre Systems TA 242 ( a Hafler 220 on Steroids, biased in class A ), and they all do very well on my Klipsch Lascalas and Heresy 2s. Not to turn this around, but, I have owned Vandys, up to the models 3, and although I understand Tomic and others being fan boys, they were not my cup of tea ( not just Vandys ). Maybe you should step up to the 3s, as they will give you " more ". What other speakers have you owned ? Again, I am not looking to start any trouble here, but, being a retired audio consultant with quite a bit of experience with lots of equipment, I am just saying. Another thought would be, to get a powered sub, and if possible, with some crossover that can roll off the Behringer / 2Cs from handling the last octave or so, and take over from there. The Vandys will be more open and dynamic, and it might be that difference you are looking for. These are my thoughts. Over and out. Enjoy ! MrD.

Thanks Mr Decibel. That’s just it, I don’t know if I’m missing anything with my amp, other than it is one Fugly box. But I have it tucked away where it won’t offend anyone. All I care about is SQ any way. I did the fan mod, so the thing is quiet as a mouse to boot. Just not sure how it compares to an "audiophile amp" since I’ve never owned one. Not sure if I’m missing anything and I suppose I won’t know until I try no matter how many forum posts I do.

Regarding a powered sub, Yes, I do plan on getting one soon (sometime over the next year) Next month, I am getting a new preamp. Last month I got a new turntable cart, so, I am working my way there....

I do like the idea of getting the latest Vandy 3A Signature. Would have to get used and I think those are sometimes available in the $1500-$2000 range, which is quite a deal considering this is a 5K speaker. (although, I would still be left wanting since my real dream speaker is the Treo CT, which will be out of reach for the considerable future). Might be able to swing the 3’s though, good call.

MOAR Vandy is always good.