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Belles 150A or keep current amp

I use Vandersteen 2ce speakers with an old Krell KST 100 amp, YBA 2 preamp in a 10 x 12 room, modest volumes (85db nominal, 95 db peaks) playing mostly jazz. I received the amp with all cap replacements for free from a cousin. I've heard better but is it worth it to drop $1K - 1.5K on an amp,say a Belles?
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schubert
7,386 posts
 
No, not unless you think you would get 1.5 k worth of fun just listening to a slightly different sound. If it sounds good now, it is good.
schipo
1,268 posts
 
10x12 room with a krell kst100 amp ..it must be hotter then Hell in there?
audioconnection
1,271 posts
 

The Belles 150 works just fine with Vandies try it.

Timrhu get past it....
Would you be surprised to know your 6 k speakers have been traded in here many times toward Vandersteens
by music lovers.
JohnnyR
Vandersteen dealer
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digepix OP
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Schipo, the KST 100 is a class A/B amp not like the early KSA class A amps Krell sold. Krell claim my amp runs class A to half power then slides into class B for the higher watts. Even when it's warm outside you can always keep your hand on the top of the amp without getting burned. I'm outside enjoying the summer when it's warm outside and during the winter any heat produced by the Krell is welcomed.
timrhu
2,779 posts
 
Audioconnection, I owned Vandersteen 2CE sigs and tried them in a similar sized room. Very difficult to get the most out of them in that room. My problem was as much the visual aspect of those large monoliths dominating a room as it was getting them to sound good. If you looked through my posts, you would find me recommending the Vandy 1C as one of the lowest cost ways to get into hifi sound.
Now, $6K speakers? I paid $1,200 for mine and I would definitely chose them over the 2CE sigs.
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