Integrated for Vandersteen 2ce sigII


A quick question. I'm thinking of purchasing the above said speakers and was wondering what everyone's thoughts are about using my Marantz pm8004 or would a different integrated  amp be a better fit. Thanks
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Interesting. The Ryan starts to roll off at 80 hertz(Tone review) and obliterates the Vandy 2? Bass is not everything but to get some semblance of real music you do need a little. It's easy to make something sound good when you subtract a third of what makes up the whole picture. The R610s are 1999.00 The Vandy 1Cs (1295.00) go a good deal deeper in the bass which presents the music in a much more complete manner. "Musical" when you subtract a third of the complete picture. Ryan R620 40 hertz better but still nowhere near the honest 29 hertz you get from the Vandy 2. 500.00 more than the Vandy 2. I'll stick with Vandersteen. 
Audioconnection: Just curious if the Aria Int. Amp would drive a pair of Maggie 1.7i and Dynaudio Confidence C2 Platinums without any issues. Now granted I am not a head banger anymore, well never was! Mostly listen to Jazz/Blues, Pop etc.. at realistic listening levels.  Or would it be better off to start out with the Pre/Amp and I would use a older 200wpc Amp I have used on them before then upgrade to the Mono Blocks. or another Belles Amp. 
T+A Electroakustik has the E series power plant and the PA 3000 or PA 3100 Int. amps. Great sounding gear and well built. If you have a dealer around your area it's worth checking out.

Not  an "integrated", but pretty close;
how about a :
   Mod Squad Line Drive
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   McCormack DNA 1 =
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an inexpensive nearly perfect fit for Vandy 2's