I'm considering used Vandersteen Quatro


They'll go into a room that is 13 x 21 x 8.5 ft.
Driven by a Prima Luna Classic.
They have a sn about 1900, I don't know what that says about their age.
I'll audition them with my gear on Saturday.

I'd appreciate any tips.
Thanks
jetson

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The Quatro's are wonderful speakers, but I'm not familiar with the Prima Luna Classic.  I did a quick search and now assume it is an integrated amp with 35 - 40 WPC (depending on tubes used), correct?  If so it is probably not a good match.  First, the Quattro must use a high pass filter, either between the amp and preamp or built in to the preamp.  As far as I could tell the Prima Luna does not offer preamp out/amp in connections nor does it appear to have a built in high pass crossover.  I could be wrong, but it is important!  Second, 35 - 40 WPC is definitely on the low side for these speakers.  Your room size is on the small to medium size so that is good, but what type of music and how loud you listen to it will be the determinant for power.

Jetson, 90 dB is not very loud for peaks, but if that is an average loudness then it is fairly loud.  Given the type of music you mentioned, and assuming 90 dB was the highest level measured, then you don't listen too loud.  That's good for your hearing and requires significantly less power.  Even at those levels, though, more power would be beneficial.  I think the Prima Luna would work initially, power wise, but more power and a separate amp would be better for the Quatro's.  Given that Prima Luna has said the filters won't work then you have many options to consider.  Yage's advice on the 2Ce is good.  Personally, I like Vandersteen speakers.  I started with 2Ci, then 3A Signature, now Model 5.  It all depends on your listening biases.  Choosing speakers is a daunting task, so many options.  If you like the Prima Luna, I'm sure there are many high quality speakers that will work with it.  Good luck!