Would like a good integrated to power Vandersteens

Audio Analogue integrated are a very good match for Vandy's, far better than NAD,Cambridge,Rega etc.
More "all of one piece" seamless top to bottom than Creek.

I heard a 70W per channel AA Primo replave 10K woth of Atma-Sphere gear drive Magico 3 very close to as well,had to listen hard to pick out a little less depth !
AA was bought new for $5oo on closeout.

I heard the Vandy 2CE driven by audio research elecronics and the sound was excellent. Also McCormack electronics make a great match with the 2CE.

Schubert's suggestion makes sense to me...have heard extremely good things about Audio Analogue though have not heard myself. the only thing is you said Vandy's are a bit laid back for you...and you want an amp to "wake them up"...hence why i suggested SS amplification with some serious current and a tendency towards 'exactitude'.

Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum ...... maybe a perfect match !

My suggestion is to call John at Audioconnection. I don't know where you live, but John is well acquainted with all things Vandersteen (including everything else hi-fi), and is a super nice guy. I'm sure he would be willing to help. I would take his word seriously.