Vandersteen 3a Sigs, McCormack DNA 125, preamp?

Vandersteen 3a Signatures, McCormack DNA 125, now in search of a compatible pre amp. Suggestions welcome.

timberman03-16-2006 11:52pm

swampwalker Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,138 posts 03-17-2006 at 04:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete BigTee speaks the truth. McCormack and Vandy's want tubes. I would add First Sound to the mix.
ije Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 29 posts 03-17-2006 at 04:53am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Modwright SWL 9.0 SE Tube Linestage. Highyly recommended.
jbm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 58 posts 03-17-2006 at 01:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If price is a concern, I would highly recommend the Audio Mirror Tube Preamp. It retails new for about $700.00. Vladimir sells direct and builds VERY nice tube gear.
fishboat Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 245 posts 03-17-2006 at 05:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete How about a TAD150?
fplanner2000 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 616 posts 03-17-2006 at 09:11pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Try VAC - I've had 2 of their preamps now with my DNA-500 and sonically the match is wonderful. Kevin Hayes is also great to work with and his gear is built to last a lifetime. There are a number of people on this forum and I imagine elsewhere that have very successfully paired VAC preamps and McCormack amps.