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How does high-pass filter requirement affect system decisions?

I've been thinking about my Ayre AX-7e that drives my Vandersteen Quattro CTs (the AX-7e had the required high-pass filter installed by Ayre). Other than the obvious, how does that filter affect system choices?

For example, I'd assume the current-delivery requirements are reduced, the need to damp back-EMF is reduced, and perhaps the speaker cable characteristics change (since they are not carrying as much low-frequency, high-current information). Are massively overbuilt amplifiers really necessarily to bring out the best from the Quatros?
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goheelz
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@nrenter You mention getting Pangea 9-gauge AC cables for your Vandersteen speakers.  Did these fit the low profile IEC plugs on the Vandy's?  A lot of AC cords don't . . .

thanks!
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tomic601
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You now have a world of amazing amplifiers open to you !
i ran my 5A with SS Ayre, a 1961MAC 240 and REF 75 tube amp.
and I use an Ayre VX-R Twenty with my 7 mk2.


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bdp24
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There are a fair number of Vandersteen dealers who are also Audio Research dealers, the pairing of Richard's speakers and ARC tube amps being a long-time favorite. I've heard that coupling at many shows, and at length at Brooks Berdan Ltd. and Optimal Enchantment in S. California.
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hifiman5
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Agreeing with bdp24 above.  ARC, Ayre and McCormack are three brands that have often been associated with Vandersteens over time.  And yes, many Vandy dealers carry one of those brands.  I'm still struck by my interaction with Vandersteen 1ci and Quicksilver tube amps.  There was so much there there!
randyhat
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Interesting discussion.  I am awaiting delivery of a pair of Quatro CT and am beginning to evaluate my amplifier needs.  In fact I started a separate thread asking for advice on amp/preamp options with the Quatro CT.  I wish my Vandersteen dealer also carried Ayre as I am intrigued by this combo.  They primarily pair the Vandersteens with ARC amps.  As much as I am pre-disposed to SS amps, I am curious about the ARC REF 75SE.  I am thinking that 75 watts might be all I need...especially considering the high pass filtering will be relieving the amp of it's deeper bass duties.
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