Energy Veritas 2.8.speaker best paired to which amp and preamp

I think either would be ok but since you can't have too much power for the most part and if you don't mind spending the extra money, go for the larger amp. Those are fairly inefficient speakers.

BTW, my speakers are rated at 87db and have tried 4 different amps with one at 150wpc, one at 200, one at 225, and the last at 275 and really didn't notice that much difference.

Thanks Norton,

Thank you for your advice,  I'll keep looking for a stronger amp.  Do have any favorite preferences when it comes to different manufacturers for inefficient speakers?  I have seen many comments about bass control but not many about strong bass at low volumes.

I personally am running a Mcintosh right now but have used a Kinergetics and started out with a hefty B&K and to be honest, couldn’t tell that much difference in the sound but I didn’t really do anything serious listening comparisons.

Some of the other brands I considered were Parasound, Vincent, Luxman, Pass Labs and Bryston so I think the bottom line is how much you are willing to spend and or if you go somewhere for a audition, if you can actually hear the difference.

Most people on this site have a preference and talk about "synergy" between the amp and speakers or a particular amp having a cold or warm sound but I’m not so sure my ears can distinguish anything like that especially now at my age.

Sorry to be so vague but I personally think you’d be happy with any decent brand and btw, in normal listening, my meters show I’m using about 5 watts or less.

I purchased a pair of these new way back in the day.   I think they are great speakers.   Given enough power they can really energize a big room with life like sound!

I found they do like power and used a Classe CA-300.   This was a very good match power wise but maybe just a little warm as I found the big Veritas a tad on the warm/dark side with a chance of overpowering some rooms with a too much mid-bass.   The combo though was very refined and powerful.   I think a Bryston 4B3 would be a great match.   I owned a 4B3 well after I sold the Veritas but the Bryston impressed me with its bass control, and the 3 series is smooth and refined relative to its price point, in my estimation.  

Enjoy the big Veritas!   They will always be a pair I remember owning very fondly.

Thank you guys for your responses, it's much appreciated.  After a great deal of research  I decided to purchase the following;  

1. Bryston BDA-1 DAC

2. Bryston BP25 Preamplifier

3. Bryston 4B SSTC Amplifier

I'll  let you know my impression although I sure it will a huge improvement over my Nakamichi RE1.

I have my 2.8’s triamped with three NAD 208 amps- works for me.

The more power you throw at these speakers the better they sound. I have tried big mcintosh amps like the mc2205, giant monster receivers like the pioneer sx-1250, and massive tube amps. The best I ever heard was when I hooked up a audio research d115mkii and sp-8 that was glorious.

At the moment I have a pair of Kenwood L-09M mono blocks and a L07C preamp. BI and Tri wiring also make a difference. I havent tried tri amping yet like katman but I imagine that is the best way. 

I have my 2.8’s next to my acoustat 2+2’s which are driven by a 100w Jolida tube amp.

I have my 2.8’s connected with silver played 10g wire I got cheap from a surplus store and frankly, at the volume I listen at, it’s massive overkill .

But hey, overkill is good! These amps are huge but honestly , I think three 100w amps triamped would be very good too.

Just keep them the same brand /model or you’ll be constantly fiddling with them.

The Bryson’s performance is very impressive at higher volumes but seems to be lacking some oomph at low volumes. Perhaps adding a small subwoofer could make up for what I perceive to be missing.

Thats crazy most people compain that these speakers have too much bottom end. But yes at high levels is where they shine. I mostly listen to my music at high volume levels because it seems the louder I turn it up the better it sounds.  What is your room size and how far away are you from the speakers.