Amplifier for Vandersteen 5A' s ?

Several 'goners use SMc modified McCormack DNA amps with the Vandy 5's with excellent results. I believe Steve uses Vandersteen speakers to voice his amp mods, although I'm not positive about that. There is some serious synergistic mojo happnin' with those amps and speakers. The dealer that sold me the Vandy 5's also sells ARC and he agreed that the moded DNA-225 outperformed a freshly retubed VT100MkII amp with those speakers. I think you'll hear from others here about their experience with Vandy & McCormack mods. The Quicksilver tubed amps also get high marks with the 5's, but I suggest you follow Agaffer's advice and try your Pass amp before considering changing amps.

Thank you for all the suggestions. I fully intended on trying the Pass amps first, however those 5's really don't need the power the pass amps have and in the process I could pocket a little change. I did consider the Mccormack. I used to own the DNA-2 Anniversary edition w/ an SMC gold revision. It was probably my favorite SS amp I've owned. I'm still calling myself a moron for selling it. I really need mono's, so the DNA-2 is out. I'm still looking forward to hearing from more members. Thank you again

The top two choices have to be a pair of Quicksilver V-4 Monoblocks or a stereo/mono pair of BEL 1001 Mk Vs. The BELs will outperform the V-4s. Try them and see!

I'm using an Ayre V1xe with terrific results. I understand the monoblox are also good..

You should consider the Sanders ESL Monos, terrific sound. I just auditioned the Quattros with this amp, and it far outperforms anything I've heard out there. The imaging is first rate and the detail retrieval is nothing short of amazing.

The rest of the system comprised :
Accuphase TPT, Benchmark DAC1, Slinkylinks ICs, ModWright Pre, Sanders ESL Monoblocks, and the Quattros.