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Amps for Vandersteen 3a Sigs

My cousin is considering upgrading his 2CE-sigs to 3a-sigs... both would be used with a pair of 2WQ subs. Right now he is driving the 2CE's with a McCormack DNA 0.5 Rev A amplifier.  We are hoping this amp will be a good match for the 3a's, but are concerned it may not be enough power.  Given that the subs are relieving the amp of the bass frequencies, perhaps it is enough power. 

Thoughts on that combo?

Beyond that, looking into the future, what amps are highly recommended with the 3a-sigs?  I'm guessing that my cousin would rather work with solid state amps.

Thanks, Peter
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djohnson54
372 posts
 
Peter, I had a pair of 3a Sigs that I drove with a McCormack DNA-0.5 deluxe and it had no problem filling a large (400 sq. ft.) room as loud as I cared to play them.  I don't think your cousin will have a problem and the subs will make them that much easier to drive.  Dick
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stringreen
5,112 posts
 
Vandersteen/Ayre
cedargrover
255 posts
 
I use an Ayre v-5xe with my 3a Sigs.  Great, great combination,  
jackd
362 posts
 
The McCormack should be a great match but if he feels the need to change for more power the Odyssey Kismets are a great match with Vandersteen as is the PS Audio BHK 250.  Dave Clark of PFO is running the Quatro Wood CT with the BHK. I ran Odyssey amps with 2CE Sigs, 3A Sigs and Treo CTs.
bluesy41
211 posts
 
Either something from VTL, PrimaLuna or QuickSilver amp. Vandersteen’s sound great with tubes.
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