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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
ecruz
402 posts
 
I've owned several Vandersteen models, 1b, 2ce, 2ce Sigs, 3a & 3a Sigs. I liked them with McCormack amps, especially the ones with the SMc mods. I found the Belles amps to be a nice step up, the 150A Reference was my favorite.

I've not used tubes with them. Although I know many people think that is the way to go.

Good luck in your search.
mikirob
950 posts
 
If tubes, think something like RM10 or SS Belles 150A/McCormack. I used them 2CE with RM 10. Superlative.
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stringreen
5,112 posts
 
I would ask for John at AudioConnection in New Jersey. He is a top notch Vandersteen expert, and knows full well what works with your speakers
robsker
132 posts
 
I have used an Ayon Spirit II 30 watt triode/55 watt pentode integrated amp on these speakers and the two are exceedingly well matched. Vandersteens with tubes are great. Very fluid, smooth and yet dynamic and exciting. I'd advocate tubes. That said, I also ran them on a mcintosh SS amp and that too was nice (but not as nice as the Ayon).
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