Amp for Vandersteen 3Asig.

I agree with Rayhall in that the Pass amps are an excellent choice for use with the 3Asigs. I can also recommend the McCormack amps especially with Rev. A or higher upgrade for that "you are there sound". The DNA2 Rev. A especially was a good match for the 3Asigs. Good Luck. Craig

I am using a Bryston 4B-ST with my Vandy 3A Sig's and pair of 2Wq subs, and I'm one mighty happy, yet frugal, camper. The Vandy's respond very well to an amp that provides tight bass and relatively high current. If you have a very large room, or listen at very high volume level, you might want to consider Bryston's newest amp, the 14B-ST, which has gotten terrific critical reviews.

You might also audition the Ayre amp -- my local Vandy dealer uses the Ayre to drive his demo Vandy's (3A Sig's, and Model 5's), and it's a fine combination.

One thing about Vandersteen speakers is that they love tubes.Just ask R.V. himself.I've owned 2C's and 3A's and also the D115 mk2 and found them to be quite musical however something was still missing until the VT100 mk3 entered the picture.Everything that sounded good got a whole lot better without that hazy smear.This is just my opinion as everyone else on this site has their own conclusions.My advice is to call and speak to the man himself and get an unbiased opinion.

Try calling Richard and see what he says. He had told me before that he likes and recommends ARC tube products with his speakers. Then again, maybe you have slightly different tastes than he does, but i doubt it. After all, you did buy his speakers : ) May be worth a call though, as it is possible that his thoughts and preferences have changed since then. At least it would offer you some insight as to what he used to voice the speakers with. Sean
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PS... I would suggest asking simple and to the point questions. Let him talk and explain his point of view and then ask further questions from there. He gets irritated if you keep jumping in and interrupting him. Then again, most people do, but he has to put up with it every day, all day long : )