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Need advice on amp to drive Vandersteen 2Cs

Gurus,

I need some advice from you pros. Currently I have Vandersteen 2C driven by Denon POA 2400 (200 x 2)which is fed by a B&K MC 101 Preamp. I listen to mostly vinyl.

I'm in a dilemma whether this is the best I can do for Vandersteens or I can make them sing better. I like my current set-up but thinking to better it. I have been watching the DK Design VS-1 MKII integrateds go for about a grand.

I'm split between going for an integrated vs upgrading my amp and/or preamp.

Any suggestions?
livin_262002
livin_262002 OP
101 posts
 
Thanks Tvad, but 55 wpc is rather too low for Vandersteen 2Cs, don't you think?
tvad
9,467 posts
 
06-07-09: Livin_262002
...55 wpc is rather too low for Vandersteen 2Cs, don't you think?

It depends on the size of your room and the volume you require. Vandersteen
recommends a minimum of 40 wpc.

From what I have read on this thread, there's nothing even remotely
approaching a consensus recommendation for a tube amp to drive these
speakers.

In fact, there are many suggestions for solid state amps including models
from McCormack, Classe, Odyssey, Belles, and TAD.
livin_262002 OP
101 posts
 
I agree that there are a lot of recommendations for SS amps. But but for 2C only I see at least 3 recommendations for tube amps. Just wanted to get more inputs on tube amps, thats all.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Here's another solid state suggestion: Plinius 8200 MK I with phono.

John Marks of Stereophile places it on his "Tomorrow's Classics" list.
livin_262002 OP
101 posts
 
Thanks Tvad, not bad at all, it comes with both MM/MC phono stage and 175 watts/channel. Impressive. Have you ever heard this amplifier? Another question, whats your take on the DK\LSA VS-1 Ref. MK II?
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