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Just Ordered...

Vandersteen Model 2Ce Sig ii's. I did some serious listening and am hoping I made the right move. I think all of their virutes lined up with mine and their vices are things I can live with. I am not sure I could do better for the price.

My question is, I still have the Cambridge Azur 640A V2 and decided to abandon the PrimaLuna 4. I would love suggestions on the best direction to look for amplification. I am thinking tubes but would love input on what works well for those who have (and love) these speakers.

Thanks!
gustav1
adam18
670 posts
 
Rogue Audio Cronus was perfect with my 1C's. The 2's require more power, so the Cronus Magnum should work well. I agree with Stringreen ..... John Rutan @ Audio Connection is an expert in this area. In fact, he's the gentleman who recommended the Cronus for me.
exocet954
98 posts
 
I have had great results with Quicksilver Mid Mono's, Silver 60's, Will Vincent modded Stereo 70, Will's Triode 70 is awesome and Belles 150A Hot Rod. The Vandersteen model 2 is easy to drive and there are lots of choices. Have fun...
stuartbmw3
91 posts
 
I have a pair of 2Ce sigs matched with a stock McCormack DNA-1 and a Sonic Frontiers SFL-1 Sig tubed preamp......really, really nice synergy between those pieces. I would look hard at a McCormack amp.
timo62
280 posts
 
Gustav1 , Where did you go to listen to the Vandersteen 2CE Sig2? What amp was used that made you buy the 2CEs?

Conrad Johnson has always gone well with Vandersteen. I even listened to the 2CE sig 2 with The Rega Brio and thought it sounded pretty good.
gustav1 OP
14 posts
 
Timo62,
Good points. I heard them with both Leben and Naim amplification. I really liked the Leben sound. Naim was solid but didn't have the "soul" that the Leben did.

I have also heard good things about line magnetic but havent auditioned them. I just want to collect all the info I can to make short list of popular pairings and then audition everything I can.
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