I have the 2Ce and ran them with a BAT VK-200 amplifier, an Aleph 3, a counterpoint SA-100 and an old Adcom. Preamp is a sonic frontiers line 2 (tube). Best results were using the Line 2 with the BAT VK-200, which seems similar to your situation. You can get a used line 1 for less than $1000, which still has many of the virtues of the Line 2. I'd recommend it based on my experience with the Line 2.
Good preamp for Vandersteen and McCormack
I currently have a McCormack DNA-1 Deluxe feeding my Vandersteen 2CE sig. Currently I am using a Rotel RC995 preamp, left over from my old system. What are some preamps that may match well with my system? My roomate uses a DIY Bottlehead Foreplay for his Mac/JBL setup, and I am beginning to understand and appreciate "tube sounds".
I don't want to part with my McCormack, and my budget is less than $1000. I like listening to acoustic music, and I love my rock and electronic stuff too.
Should I stay with SS or would a tube preamp fit the bill? I know such questions are hard to answer, since they are based on preferences and other issues that are hard to quantify. What are some good suggestions? Personal experiences would be helpful.
Thanks a lot...
I don't want to part with my McCormack, and my budget is less than $1000. I like listening to acoustic music, and I love my rock and electronic stuff too.
Should I stay with SS or would a tube preamp fit the bill? I know such questions are hard to answer, since they are based on preferences and other issues that are hard to quantify. What are some good suggestions? Personal experiences would be helpful.
Thanks a lot...