Sunnyjim,
If you click on my system link, you'll see that I have similar amplification to yours. I've been extremely happy with my 2ce's and my system as a whole since acquiring them six months ago. In fact, for the first time, I haven't felt the need to experiment with new cables, etc., or to upgrade my source components (well, the urge to upgrade my tt is there, but it's a managable urge). Placement is an issue with the vandys (as it is with almost all speakers), but for me, placement was a rewarding process, not a frustrating one. They sounded pretty darn good no matter where they sat, but experimenting with placement over a couple week period paid off in terms of soundstage and imaging. If budget is a big concern, you might want to consider looking at the CE's v. the Signatures. I've heard both, and the Sig's have a sweeter, more extended high end, but for me, it just wasn't worth the extra 500$ (I was able to pick up my CE's here on a'gon for 600$).
If you click on my system link, you'll see that I have similar amplification to yours. I've been extremely happy with my 2ce's and my system as a whole since acquiring them six months ago. In fact, for the first time, I haven't felt the need to experiment with new cables, etc., or to upgrade my source components (well, the urge to upgrade my tt is there, but it's a managable urge). Placement is an issue with the vandys (as it is with almost all speakers), but for me, placement was a rewarding process, not a frustrating one. They sounded pretty darn good no matter where they sat, but experimenting with placement over a couple week period paid off in terms of soundstage and imaging. If budget is a big concern, you might want to consider looking at the CE's v. the Signatures. I've heard both, and the Sig's have a sweeter, more extended high end, but for me, it just wasn't worth the extra 500$ (I was able to pick up my CE's here on a'gon for 600$).