amp for vandersteens

I’ve ran my 2CE Sigs with an old original B&K 125.2, with about 135 wpc, and it was a great match. But, I wanted more, and found a vintage Belles 400A with 200 wpc that is as wonderful as the B&K sonically but with a lot more power and ‘grunt’. You won’t find a 400A easily, but you can still find a good 150A, or more modern Belles. As Tomic stated, look for high dampening factor.


I had always heard Belles and Vandy’s went together well, and that is why I sought one out. Ayre has also always been positively mention with all things Vandersteen.


But, listen to the recommendations by JohnnyR and Tomic. Both have a lot of experience with Vandersteen’s of all shapes and sizes.

Just finished building a pair of El-34 Class A mono blocks used on my Vandersteen 5As - magical!

Happy Listening.

Ayre. 

yes if solid state amplification is what is desired for the vandy's ayre is a winner

pass and hegel are really lovely sounding too... solid state grip and punch but with outstanding tonal purity and absolutely no trace of typical solid state edge, hash, grain, glare