Best amps for everything EXCEPT bass

Best amps for everything EXCEPT bass

If your talking mids and highs amp then a solid state Class-A linear amp that has a great extended frequency response say over 100khz -3db, one of my bucket list amps to own would be a mint pair of Mark Levinson ML-2 monoblocks, only 25w Class-A but doubles all the way down to 1ohm.

Cheers George

@georgehifi   WADR I would not recommend 25 watt per channel amp or anything under about 125 watts capable for the 85db efficiency Treo CTs.  I have the Treo CTs mated to two Vandy subs. so cajun and I are in a similar situation. Although the 225 watts I'm giving the Treos is overkill considering two powered subs., 25 watts I fear will not bring them to life.

@cajunbaseball   Congrats. again on the Treo CTs!  As I mentioned in another post, I've heard Vandersteens with your Quicksilver models and the sound was glorious.  However, I have heard nothing but raves about how Vandersteens and Ayres play well together.

So I don't see a bad outcome for you here.  To your credit, you have identified two great options.  One safe recommendation.  Call Audio Connection in Verona, NJ and talk with John Rutan.  He has both brands of amps and is incredibly knowledgeable about all things Vandersteen.

All the best!

My recommendation for the best mids and highs was for a Class-A amp solid state, of whatever wattage the OP needs.
Not really for him to purchase the ML-2’s, it’s just a bucket list Class-A amp for me, which will drive ANY speaker to a GIVEN level with ease and magic sound for mids and highs, but definitely not a party amp.

Cheers George