Any tube rec's on Vandersteen 5's

One of the best sounding rooms at CES a few years ago was Vandy 5s with Elrod cables and Joule Electra electronics. Think the source was a VPI Scoutmaster, but not sure if I recall correctly.

VZN100s would be a great match, especially since you already use a Joule pre. Cheers,

Spencer

We have taken customers VTL 450s in trade which are fine amps toward the Quicksilver Balanced V4s
The QV4 V5 combination just works and with Tungsol KT 120s puts the V4s amps on another level add in semi cool run Temp & issue free operation.
FYI yes i am a dealer for both
Cheers Johnnyr

Any idea how a pair of Manley Snappers would compare to the V4's? I've done a little research on the V4's and they look like a great pairing.

I am successfully using Atma-Sphere MA-1 amps with the Vandy 5A's and it is a wonderful combination. It has a rich midrange with tons of detail and texture, airy highs which float and decay a spooky realistic way, and bass that has authority, depth, and definition. All of this while producing a sound stage that is very deep and wide.

Putting all that praise aside, the most important aspect to me is that the Atma-Sphere/Vandersteen combination does an incredible job of drawing me into the music and allowing me to make an emotional connection to the music that other amps simply can't do. This translates into me wanting to listen more often and for longer periods of time.

I have tried amps from McCormack, Pass, Meridian, Sunfire, Moscode, Jeff Rowland, VAC, Cary, Rogue, Dodd, and many others and none have given me the level of enjoyment that the Atma-Sphere amps do - highly recommended.

George

I had v4 with my 5a it was a great match and low maintenance unless you are willing to invest about twice the money the v4 are a great match to the speakers and hard to beat. I could of got other amps on several occasions but the v4 are one of the amps I have had forever and outlasted almost everything else in my system. I have sevens comming so I upgraded my amps but I should have my v4 on audio gone in a couple of weeks keep an eye out they where just serviced last year as well and have upgraded triggers. Might be a little high for your budget though but anything lower is a pretty severe compromise.