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Amp for Vandy 3A?

Hello-
I have a hybrid stereo amp from Blue Circle that's rated 80 watts into 8ohm, 100 watts into 4ohm. Is that enough/stable power to drive a pair of Vanderteen 3As? I've read these speakers may need more, but I've also read this would be enough power for moderate level listening. Or would I be better off in the 2CE sig, or sig II range..?

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gr8tfuljeff
gr8tfuljeff OP
14 posts
 
Still not sure what I'm going to do, but I have a lots of time to decide.

Thanks for all the responses!
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
I get the sense no one has heard the Vandies with the Blue Circle.
radrog
157 posts
 
I,m gonna try Krell 350mcx's with the 5a's.
jdechamp
33 posts
 
I have had both 2s and 3s running on VTL 100s and Deluxe 120s. I didn't detect any difference in efficiency between the two. I had enough power for most situations, but I can tell you the 3s really like my JC-1s, so they will will give you more if you feed them.

Joe
mrmitch
359 posts
 
Have heard the 3A Sigs at a dealer with both Rogue M-150 amps and also with Belles 350A Reference. Both amps sounded great, and I have a Belles 350A in my system (Unity Audio Signature speakers), so i can vouch for the Belles. Which you prefer maybe be a matter of your preference for tubes or solid state. Both will work well with the Vandies.-Mrmitch
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