CJ MV-55 with Vandersteen 2CE's. A good match?

I agree with SDCampbell. This would not be a good match for the reasons he stated. I've been there, done that. SD knows what he's talking about.

I also agree with Sdcampbell. When it comes to Vandies, I've found his comments and observations to be right on.

Further, being a current owner of 2CE's, I can attest to the fact that warm, "tubey" sounding amps are not the best match.

In addition to Sdcampbell's recommendations, you might want to look into McCormack amps. Solid state, but supposed to be slightly "tube-like" in sound, and an excellent synergy with Vandersteen speakers.

Okay. Thanks for all the posts!
If the Vandersteen's are not a good match and I already own the CJ amp, what speakers would match well?
(I don't want monitors. Budget about $1000.)

try the vandys before you give up...the cj is not a mushy midrange tube amp....on the warm side of many ss units,but certainly tonally correct....also castle harlechs($1050....reg price $2300..on audiogon. you are correct not to get monitors

get the Athena FS-2, $ 599.00 and don't look back.