"Sander deWaal" wrote in message
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MiNE 109 said:

The Original Poster seemed to be asking for a good $3k system (stereo
with cd). Vandersteens are designed to be kind to solid state
amplifiers, so that's where I'd start, although I imagine a good tube
amp would serve. (No one commented on my $3k recommendation: Quad
63s/used and a cheap integrated amp.)

Now THAT'S an interesting suggestion, missed that the first time.
Too bad one can hardly find a good pair of 63's where I live for under
$ 3000.

I got an excellent pair for $1600 year ago.
They list a pair of US monitors for $2195.
Last time I was in they had a couple pair that needed
repair and the owner said they had the parts and would do it
if I knew anyone interested. I don't think they are
pushing them as they are a Quad dealer.

http://www.jeffssoundvalues.com

This place also has a pair for $2400

http://www.stereodesign.com/used/usedlist.htm

Are they that much cheaper in the States?
BTW a cheap amp/receiver will probably have difficulties driving the
63s, but one can always replace the amp afterwards.

My KSA-150 has no problem though I could use a little more
gain on the front end.

ScottW