my first exposure to Vandersteen was as combination of a Vandersteen 1C and a NAD C320BEE, which is rated at 50 watts per channel. I felt that this combination was incredible musical, and the NAD was capable of driving the 1C to very loud levels without too much fuss-- it's an extremely capable amplifier.
As most other people have said, the 1C is better suited for smaller rooms. If that's your case, I'd recommend the NAD/Vandersteen combination in a heartbeat.
As most other people have said, the 1C is better suited for smaller rooms. If that's your case, I'd recommend the NAD/Vandersteen combination in a heartbeat.