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Need advice on amp to drive Vandersteen 2Cs

Gurus,

I need some advice from you pros. Currently I have Vandersteen 2C driven by Denon POA 2400 (200 x 2)which is fed by a B&K MC 101 Preamp. I listen to mostly vinyl.

I'm in a dilemma whether this is the best I can do for Vandersteens or I can make them sing better. I like my current set-up but thinking to better it. I have been watching the DK Design VS-1 MKII integrateds go for about a grand.

I'm split between going for an integrated vs upgrading my amp and/or preamp.

Any suggestions?
livin_262002

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unsound
7,310 posts
 
At that price point the McCormack DNA 125 is a natural.
unsound
7,310 posts
 
The McCormack is compatible with most single ended passive, ss and tube pre's. I'm sure you can find one that floats your boat.
unsound
7,310 posts
 
I never much cared for tubes running Vandy's till I heard the more recent Audio Research amps on the bigger Vandy's, truly sublime. I haven't heard them, but would imagine VTL's working very well. Still the Livin was looking to spend "about a grand". At that price point, I think ss is probably the way to go and I wouldn't feel compromised by not going tubes regardless.
unsound
7,310 posts
 
A Watt is a Watt is a Watt. Tube inches aren't any bigger than ss inches either.
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