New amp for Vandersteen 2CE


Hoping you can help me narrow down my choices for a new amp for my Vandersteen 2CE speakers.  I have been using a pair of Adcom GFA565 monoblocks.  They have ridiculous amounts of power, but I don't come anywhere near using it all and I would like a little more clarity in the midrange.  I have two used amps I'm considering - a McCormack DNA 0.5 and a Pass Labs Aleph 5.  Another option would be a fully restored/upgraded Adcom 535/545/555.  Source is a Sonos Connect with a passive attenuator for volume control.
Thanks for the help!
craig2112

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I found significant improvement in my Connect with Parasound Zdac and Peachtree Dac itx - relatively low cost improvements - but if you are happy with it as is...
there are a few very good older threads, discussing the poor quality DAC in the Sonos as well as well as jitter issues