Two big sounds got-ta face off

According to the Vandersteen site (they recommend a minimum of 50W), as well as owners' comments, you are likely to run out of steam with the VAC. I've heard the 5As with a 150W SS amp, and I frankly wouldn't opt for anything less. Perhaps others disagree, but I don't think 30W will allow you to hear them at their best.

the VAC is a hearty 32W's for sure but,you may be right.new amp may be needed.a used darT would be real nice..

>>this may not be on the fair side as one speaker is nearly twice the cost<<

Not true at all; you are comparing apples to oranges. One speaker's retail is based on a factory direct price; the other speaker's retail is set in conjunction with a national (actually world wide) dealer network which includes a susbstantial margin for the retailer.

I've heard 5A's with 22 watt's.