RSX-1055 and Vandersteen 2C

[Armond]

Is this is good match? Would I have enough power to run these huge speakers?

[JFugazzi]

Vandersteens

The recommended power for the Vandersteens is 40 - 140 watts at 8 ohms.
The RSX-1055 puts out 75 watts per channel so you should be ok. I'm running mine with an Adcom GFA555 at 200 wpc with and RC-1070 preamp and the volume knob rarely goes past the 9:00 position.

Are you planning to use the Vandersteens for home theatre? I had mine hooked up for home theatre use at one time and ended up blowing the
rear firing bass driver twice on movie sound effects so I only use the
Vandersteens in my 2 channel setup now. I've had mine for about 10
years and i'm still happy with them.

Joe Fugazzi

[Armond]

Thanks Joe, Man what sound! I'm glad I bought it....nothing like old school speakers.

[philly boy]

Your 1055 should handle the Vandersteens but do not try to play them at ear splitting, block party loudness. Clipping can occur if you try to push the amp to hard to reach those sound levels. Just keep it in reasonable listening levels and it shoud do fine. Enjoy.---Philip

[Armond]

Thanks Philip, I will get a 2 channel amp to power these steens up down the road. Any brand suggestions?

[Marcel B]

well, I've heard something about a brand called Rotel

Marcel B

[philly boy]

Armond, I use Rotel's RB1070 to drive the Vandersteen 3A Signatures. Rotel amps are very musical and a great bang for the buck. My next upgrade will be to add a powered subwoofer. This will relieve the amp from having to power the low frequencies and that should allow the mids and highs to sound even better. I do think you will be very pleased with the Rotel/Vandersteen combination.---Philip

[Armond]

Thanks Philip, I'm sure the Rotel amp would sound great but I read that it may not be a good match. Either a Bryson or even an NAD would be better. Thanks.