Audio Research Ref75 se

I would also recommend IF you go solid state to listen to low or no global feedback amplifiers like Ayre, Simaudio Moon, Belles… also a typical brand carried by many Vandy dealers for a reason, along w Aesthetix.

Jim

Sunil at Sunny Components in W. Covina ( LA ) carries Vandy and Bryston. i have not heard this specific amp so i won’t risk my reputation, but i do use two 60 wpc Bryston monoblocks in a mobile recording rack with a variety of speakers and i can say neutral and VERY reliable.

@tomic601

tyvm for your detailed response , i will join vandy forum for sure.

also i have heard my vandy with Aesthetix Mimas and Atlas. the Mimas sounded great but not close to detail and imaging of the Atlas, the Atlas was better all the way noticebly

@ghasley

well some are private and some are in dealers shop. for example the REF75SE is private and he wouldnt move his current speakers an inch... idk he just dont want to connect my speakers to his expensive system by his words.

anyway I will be listenning to the Pass labs and as for the Bryston i get it with BP-6 pre and BDA-3 dac all bryston set for the whole weekend :D

im really trying to listen to a lot of gear, some ppl dont appreciate it and feel like im not serious wasting their time.

The Atlas is a Bad A amplifier and has two additional possible future upgrades thru the factory the Signature and Eclipse. All three superb and as you may know have a built in high pass filter compatible w Vandersteen powered bass models. 

@tomic601 

when u say reliable do you mean mechanic wise?