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What amplifier to get for Vandy 1 C's

Hi all,
This is my first post. Anyways, I think I am interested in upgrading my system's amplifier.
Listed components in my system are
Sota Saphire turntable> Cambridge audio 551P > NAD c325BEE>
Vandersteen 1C

I also use a playstation 3 or oppo DV 980-H to play cd's and a sansui sc-1110 for cassettes.

I think I want to break out the amplifier section of NAD and use a separate stage running out of the C325BEE preamp.

Suggestions?
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zd542
5,339 posts
 
A Creek 5350 is a really good match fur the 1C's. That would be my first choice without spending too much. If you can afford an Ayre CX-7, that would be even better. As far as using your NAD as a preamp, I don't think that would be the best move. If anything, use the amp section instead. Your speakers are revealing enough that you would see a bigger improvement with a different preamp.
robsker
132 posts
 
I own the 1c's and they are great speakers for the $ --- and just really nice speakers in general. I have used a SS McIntosh amp (70 watt) and it sounded great. I have used an Ayon Spirit II tube integrated ((22 watts triode 38 or so pentode... something like that). Sounded even better. I really advocate tubes for the 1c. You do not need enormous power... just nice power.
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tsugury
251 posts
 
I have a set of 1B's somewhere and they always sounded the best to me with tubes.
audioconnection
1,271 posts
 
Zd542 is spot on
Try some AQ Interconnects and Speaker.
Make sure you have done the vertical
bubble level adjustment,then properly do both speakers with Laser tilt back.
JohnnyR
wolf_garcia
6,696 posts
 
I LOVED My 1Bs...sent 'em back for cloth replacement and sold them (too many cats messing with them back then), but what a great speaker. They're efficient so why not try an inexpensive tube amp? Well? Why not? Come on! WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU!?...sorry...got carried away...whew...sorry man...wow...deep breath...
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