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Recommend a SS amp for my new Vandersteen Quatro CT

I will be taking delivery of my new speakers in a few weeks and am curious about amp/preamp combinations that might work well.  My first auditions will be with the two power amps that I own.  I have an older ARC 100.2 that has been in storage for the past 4 years and a Bryston 4bsst2 that I am currently using with my SP Tech Mini monitors.  I have every reason to believe that either of my current amps will match up ok but wondering about better matches that would compliment the Quatro to a greater extent.
randyhat
mgreen27
147 posts
 
I didn't know your ARC was wasn't stock. Steve from GNSC now works for Resolution Audio. Maybe contact him and find out exactly what was done to it. He'll give you an honest assessment as to how good the preamp is with the mods added to it. 
gdnrbob
2,421 posts
 
IMHO, you shouldn't trouble yourself wondering ' how much I may be missing compared to some of the new models'. You'll end up chasing a shadow.
I say get your Quatro's and break them in slowly and gently. There will always be something to upgrade to. 
That ARC 100.2 looks like a nice amp. I am sure if ARC goes over it, it will be a keeper.
randyhat OP
138 posts
 
Good advice.  Thank you.  One step at a time...
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stringreen
5,112 posts
 
I use Ayre with my Vandersteens - no problem - only smiles
nycjlee
279 posts
 
Congrats!  I agree with stringreen, the Ayre + Vandersteen combo is magical.  I should be getting my Treo CT and my AX-5 Twenty next week.  I can't wait. :)
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