Favorite Pre Amp and Amp with Vandersteen?

The Rogue Hera sounds unbelievable with almost any amp in the loop, especially the Rogue monoblocks!

Rogue is one I would like to hear in the tube amp camp.

Tube Audio Design products another in the SS/tube hybrid camp.

in the straight SS camp, I would tend to lean towards some of the better Class D amps.

Many, many years ago I heard the old Quicksilver monos with the original Vandy 2s and was very impressed. FWIW.

Just an FYI. I don't own Vandys, but for some reason I think John Rutan of Audio Connection, Verona, NJ uses ARC gear to power up his Vandys. John is dealer for both Vandersteen and ARC. If John catches this OP, perhaps he can weigh in. Otherwise, I suggest that the OP contact John. He's a great guy and I'm sure he would be happy to help out.

I am not an ARC or Vandy dealer and have no economic or family relationship to John Rutan or Audio Connection.

I've always found the most memorable Vandersteen set-ups used Audio Research. There is definite synergy with this match-up.