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Suggestions for Amp & Preamp or Integrated for my speakers

I have:
Vandersteen 2Ce Signature ii speakers;
a 1980s Yamaha PF 800 turntable; My room is 17 x 13 x 7;
$2000 to spend.
I am thinking about buying an Amp and Preamp. However for $2000 I might just get a good integrated amp. I’m still deciding on a separate DAC or not. That’s for another day.

So here is what I am looking for, suggestions for an Amp & Preamp combination or Integrated Amp, depending on what you like and think is best components for $2000 with my speakers.

I’m interested in opinions.
rkujan

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rkujan OP
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Thanks for the input.  I like that every response is different. 

I haven't looked at Outlaw.  I will have to check them out.  I'll have to look for a place to audition it.  I have looked at the Audio DacMagic.

Johnto, I'm familiar with the parasound integrated and have read good things.  I'll have to look for a local distributor to give it a listen.  I like that it comes with the DAC and phono. 

I have read a lot about Hegel and Belles.  Both have some diehard fans, especially for the Belles.  twoleftears is afan.  Jarcher thanks for adding the phono preamp consideration.

After I typed $2000 for both an amp and preamp I realized that might not be enough for two decent components.  I think Rotel sells an amp and preamp for $999 apiece.  Absolute Sound likes the Rotels, and I have two distributors by me, and listened to them, but I don't know how to compare them to other audio co. components.

Truthfully, I might edge up to $2500.  Still i think an integrated is the way to go. 

I'm rewiring the basement after discovering minor code violations when I gutted drywall due to moderate flooding.  Can anyone point me basic articles for 2 channel wiring considerations?  I might as well go the extra yard since it's gutted.
rkujan OP
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My new pair of Vandersteen 2Ce Sig II speakers were $2700 so I am trying to keep at or below $2000 for a new amplifier (or maybe an amp and a phono preamp or dac if needed.)  I plan to fit the room with treatments after everything is finished and the room is ready.
uditnaik, I understand the McCormack pair well with Vandersteens.  Thanks for reminding me to keep a lookout for that combo.

stevecham I continue to look at NAD as an option for my amplifier.  I have looked at listened to the 375BEE.  It is definitely an option.
I'm not at all familiar with the Digital Amp Co and their Cherry amps.  I'll take a look.
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