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Good SS Amp for Vandies 2 Ce


I'm moving back to the states in a few months and would love to try different amp on my 2 Ce Sig II, something I was unable to do for various reasons. I'm looking for 150+ watts of power that is true to the music. My system consist of Belles 150A Ref, Belles 21A modded w/Auricap and diodes, BDA-1, Rega Apollo, Dynamic design digitalcable, DD MK2 IC and DD bi-wire but will be switching back to Goertz MI2 bi-wire. I've seen in magazines that Audio Research is mated with Vandies the most.

Thanks,
Wig
wig
mykesinger
34 posts
 
vandies are designed around arc(tube) and pse(solid state). it is too bad pse isnt making amps anymore.

i would suggest herron, belles.
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
I think you would be hard pressed to do better than the Quicksilver V4s to match up with the VSs. I think Richard used them for many years. I think they are 120 watts with the KT88s - that is a lot of tube power. But, I do think you already have pretty darn good equipment.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
The Belles 150A Reference is tough to beat. In my system, it took $10,000 Pass Labs amps to do it, and the difference was subtle (but worth the price to me).

I'm assuming you're running monoblocks?
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
The monoblock suggestions is a good one, not sure why, but I think the Belles in mono put out 4x the power than in stereo. I guess I just think you've got something good and I'm not I would make the amp change. If I were you and the room permits, I think you would really "move up" by upgrading the 3A speakers, that I think would be an unquestioned upgrade.
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wig OP
831 posts
 
Thanks for your advice, you've nailed down what I already felt, just needed some encouragement I guess. I have considered upgrading to the Quatros and that's what I may actually do.

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