@darmento If you don't think it's confusing in here, you haven't been here long enough.
Another recommendation then: Rogue Cronus Magnum II.
Another recommendation then: Rogue Cronus Magnum II.
Need Preamp and Amp to Match Vandersteen 3A Signature Speakers
I am a neophyte at hifi. Just bought a pair of Vandersteen 3A signature speakers to replace the JBL l150A speakers that I had for years.. I want to replace the Parasound A23 amp and the Parasound P5 preamp that I currently have with something that will make the Vandersteen speakers perform at their best. I would like to get a Class A or A/B amp. I listen to a lot of rock and jazz. My room is about 16' x 16'. Can anyone give me some advice what preamp and amp would work best with these speakers. There is so much info out there and it is very confusing. I like a rich full sound, not harsh on the high notes. Also like a rich, well defined base. Thanks for any advice you can give me!!!
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This amp would sound awesome if you can find it in your price range. I own an LM Audio integrated and it gives wonderful sweet tube sound. http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/line-magnetic-219ia-integrated-tube-amp-review-300b-and-845-tube-magic... |
owned 3a sig for about 8 years. Hopefully you got the massive and essential sound anchors with them and are religous about following the IMO excellent Vandersteen setup manual. I would suggest a Leica Disto laser to make your measurements easy and I also suggest downloading Vandertones and getting the analog RS SPL meter - you would be suprised how you can tune bass w data and careful placement....but they will sound great and with enough go juice rock! I ran mine w a Mc 202 amp rolled them to brother when I upgraded to 5a his system is SOTA w Jelco, Ortofon black, ARC SP-15 into Threshold T-200 into Vandersteen 3a sig, cables are Audioquest Hiss ervers are Aurilic, NAIM and his DAC a tube Lampizator.... sounds incredible.. i have heard 3a with Mc, Ayre, Quicksilver, PSE, Threshold 400A and T-200, Rogue and an ARC ref 75 I suspect Johnny will point you to low global feedback designs which preserve the phase and time integrity so important to Vandersteen.... have fun, enjoy the music....you have the vaunted model 5 tweeter and mid and a muke kick low end...best value in an affordable big speaker IMO..... |
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