I don't know if you can afford it in your budget, but with all Vandersteen speakers, I would definitely recommend checking out the Classe Sigma SSP Pre/Pro and partner amplification. It offers pass through, balanced, high end two channel sound with fantastic multi-channel, HDMI surround capabilities. It can be purchased with an optional phono stage as well.
I purchased this equipment to go with my ProAc front and sub speakers and B&W surround and rears. Prior to ProAc, my system was Vandersteen 2CI. Prior, my pre-amp, amp, processor was Krell, Audible Illusions, Wadia... The Classe is really amazing.
I purchased this equipment to go with my ProAc front and sub speakers and B&W surround and rears. Prior to ProAc, my system was Vandersteen 2CI. Prior, my pre-amp, amp, processor was Krell, Audible Illusions, Wadia... The Classe is really amazing.