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Amp recommendation for Vandersteen Treo CT

Hi,
   I have a pair of Vandersteen Treo CT speakers and looking for amp that goes with it. My budget is around 3k. I used to power them with Luxman L-509X and it was really good. I really do not want to spend 9k for another AMP and wanted to try a less expensive one. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Ravi
karurravi
mr_m
1,900 posts
 
The Uniti Nova is more than twice the price. The Uniti Atom can play the CT's plenty loud enough. It's power limitations are only a problem if you want volume at live concert levels. I have listened to this combo. It is also closest to the OP's budget limits.
nycjlee
286 posts
 
Nice speaker like the Treo CT deserves a nice amp as well.  The best combo with an integrated that I’ve heard so far is with the Aesthetix Mimas.  It’s a little over your budget but they do sound really nice together. The bass with the Mimas just sounds right. 
gdnrbob
4,507 posts
 
@nycjlee, +1,
I forgot about Aesthetix.
Bob
caphill
680 posts
 
@karurravi 

Just keep your current Luxman 509X integrated amp. 
karurravi OP
36 posts
 
Decided to go with Luxman L-505uXII for now. If I don't like it, you will see them in Audiogon in couple of months from now. My long term plan is to go with M-900u for my Dynaudio Confidence Platinum C4 and try the PS audio BHK monoblock for the Vandy's. I wish at some point, I can upgrade my Vandy's to Quatro Wood CT.
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