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Amp for Vandersteen 5A Carbons

Getting ready to, very possibly, make a deal for a pair of these Vandy's. Wondering if my amp will do. It is more than fine with my current speakers, some older Infinity's with powered side-firing subwoofers, but those speakers have a sensitivity of 96 dB. The Vandersteen's is 87 dB.

My amp is an Audio Research VT100. 100 watts/channel.
serlvz
jackd
1,074 posts
 
Your only going to be driving the top half of the speaker with you amp so you should be fine. You will be high passing at 100hz. 
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russ69
3,532 posts
 
The VT100 has some power but It's hard to say if it will be a perfect match. I'd try it out before I would look for another amp. 
gdnrbob
4,459 posts
 
@jackd , gave you good advice.
The 5a Carbons have built in subs that relieve the amp from the power draining bass notes.
100wpc is fine.
If you want other opinions, go to the Vandersteen website and sign up for the forum.
Bob
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stringreen
6,484 posts
 
I'm using Ayre with great success.   I have a large listening room and am glad I have lots of power.  Be sure your in line filter from amp to speaker is properly set.....you could ruin the drivers if not.
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