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Amplifier for Vandersteen 5A' s ?

I recently had an opportunity to listen to the Vandy 5a's and was really impressed. I currently own the Pass X-600's and think they do a remarkable job with my Magnepans, but if I buy the Vandys I would like suggestions on other amps that mate well with the speakers. Tube or SS, and preferably mono's. The budget for the amps should not exceed $6500 used. Thank you much for your suggestions.
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mikej
172 posts
 
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!
buffyjames
38 posts
 
I'm using an Ayre V1xe with terrific results. I understand the monoblox are also good..
cmk
397 posts
 
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.
chadnliz
3,736 posts
 
Richard was at the NYC show this past week and his 5A was powered with Accoustic Research with great results. I think your current amps are atleast worth a lengthy trial.
My dad is running Classe monoblocked amps with his wood Quatro and they sound great...in close you have a very high class dillema on your hands, lucky man!
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
A friend of mine uses Parasound JC-1 monoblocks and they sound fabulous with the 5As.
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