All 3 are good amps, but not the best for Vandersteen. None of them will be able to bring out what your speakers are really capable of. If your budget allows, consider getting 2 Ayre V-5's instead. There's just no comparison to the type of Synergy you get with an Ayre/Vandersteen combo. As long as your room isn't huge, even 1 V-5 should be better. Another very good option, if you come across a used one, is a Theta Dreadnaught. That's a multichannel amp, so you would use 4 channels for your speakers. Ultimately I like the V-5 a little better, but the Theta was designed by Ayre so you'll still get that synergy.
Classe CA2300 - Mark Levinson 532H - Krell FPB300c
Classe CA2300 - Mark Levinson 532H - Krell FPB300cx
Anybody of experience or thoughts about these amps? They all have very positive reviews on the web. Unfortunately it would probably take me too much time to find dealers for all three before current listings are pulled -- I know patience is a virtue.
My system is being upgraded and is now configured with:
Vandersteen 3a Sigs
Cary Audio SLP - 05 preamp
Musical Fidelity M6PRX amp (250 watts into 8 ohms)
Cary Audio 306 Professional CD/SACD
VPI Classic 1 with Ortofon Bronze MC
Appreciate any insight you might have on these three amps.
Anybody of experience or thoughts about these amps? They all have very positive reviews on the web. Unfortunately it would probably take me too much time to find dealers for all three before current listings are pulled -- I know patience is a virtue.
My system is being upgraded and is now configured with:
Vandersteen 3a Sigs
Cary Audio SLP - 05 preamp
Musical Fidelity M6PRX amp (250 watts into 8 ohms)
Cary Audio 306 Professional CD/SACD
VPI Classic 1 with Ortofon Bronze MC
Appreciate any insight you might have on these three amps.