Help amp for Vandersteen 3A sig w/ Anthem pre 2L


Hello, I am putting together my first quality system, and I don't want to do anything wrong!
I have purchased a set of Vandy 3a sigs and the Anthem 2L Preamp.
I would really appreciate amp recommendation that would complement these pieces.
Budget under 1.5k
Thanks!
dylano
Bob R, Go to the Vandersteen sight and read his question forum. What gives? Got me!
OK, Dylano first. I would not use the Aragon with the Vandys, unless you are willing to de-tune it with warmish, TARA sounding copper cables. These amps are a bit grainy up top. The Vandys will reveal this. I am using yours (!) and the one I already have in a bi-amp system for my shop. The 15 year newer design McCormack does not have this "problem". Again, I assume 2wqs which make life MUCH easier for a smaller amp. I say go with the Anthem, I admit my experience is they do digital well. Now, Bob and Phil, before I got my Krell FPB-400cx, I used my TAS, and the MAT feature to bi-amp the 3As. I called Richard to ask... something... and he said that with this setup I would fry his midrange, if I remember correctly. I did not believe him. SILLY ME. Shortly after this the amp failed. I was never happier I paid retail in my life after this was repaired under warranty. The Vandy haters out there say his crossovers resemble a dead short. My advice is call Richard and he will explain this to you in words only another rocket scientist would understand. If ones preamp has two sets of outputs, by all means use two stereo or four monoblocks on Vandersteens, I do. I hope this answers everybody. Dylano, I will think fondly of you as the lights dim when I fire both bbs up this weekend! Z.
Zieman. Thanks for the advice. We are lucky to have such knowledgeable people here on Audiogon. Even though you took my amp (!) I think your advice will save me enough in the long run that I can forgive you. I am going ahead with the McCormack. Enjoy your set up!
You can't go wrong with Parasound's high current amps. They're an excellent value. Just my two cents. -Mark
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