Maybe the ARC would provide synergy. The Vandersteen's are warmish speakers and the Counterpoint is a warmish pre-amp, it depends on what kind of music you like. If it's rock-type stuff, you might be better off with a preamp such as the ARC.
I think the Counterpoint is more than comparable with the AI M3, at least on acoustic music. It is outstanding.
I think the Counterpoint is more than comparable with the AI M3, at least on acoustic music. It is outstanding.