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Powering ProAc Response 2.5's

Hello all. I'm considering purchasing a used pair of ProAc 2.5's to replace some Vandersteen 2ce Sigs, and I need some advice on the amp/pre-amp combination. What I already have to work with is a Musical Fidelity A-3cr amp/pre combo, as well as a Rogue 66 preamp. What do you think - will the Musical Fidelity be adequate, or am I buying to much speaker for that setup? It seems like many people favor tubes for the ProAcs. Would I be better off using the Rogue for my preamp with the MF amp*? Also, if I were to go with an all tube setup and keep the Rogue, what would be a good, reasonably priced USED tube amp to drive the ProAcs (e.g. $1000-$1500)? Thanks for your opinions.

*PS - the Rogue is reported to be a phase inverter. Do I need to compensate for this?
peter_s
peter_s OP
1,320 posts
 
Are there any AR amps in the $1000-$1500 range (used) that would be good for the Proacs?
inscrutable
312 posts
 
You can probably find a VT50 or VT60, and maybe a VT100. Also some solid state models.
franks
151 posts
 
In your price range, the Audio Reseach classic 60 would sound great with the 2.5's.
gunbei
2,327 posts
 
Hmmm, this is all good to know. I'm using Blue Circle separates to power my little ProAc Tablette 50 Sigs, and they're a wonderful match. I can't afford to buy even used 2.5s, so I was considering tackling the 2.5 DIY project and was wondering if what I had was enough to power the 2.5s. Now I'm really encouraged.
ianrmack
227 posts
 
look into belles 150a or 350a
www.powermodules.com
or berning zh-270
www.davidberning.com

i've tried both. bought the berning (tubes).
have also had krell, arc and ayre to my 2.5s.

for me, now my 2.5s have never sounded so good!!
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