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Recommendations for a new integrated amp for Vandersteen 3a speakers
Thanks to everyone for the good advice.  I will definitely consider  finding a pair of 3a sigs as part of the upgrade path that will yield the highest impact.  Also, will try and find a used Belles to consider. As background- I lost out on a bid f... 
Recommendations for a new integrated amp for Vandersteen 3a speakers
denman and twoleftears, thanks for the Belles suggestion. i will talk to Audio Connection about the matchup with my Vandys.  Also, yogiboy thanks for Sphinx suggestion. I am a little worried that 100wpc may not be enough to bring out the full pote... 
Best 80s New Wave
Got me thinking of others  to mention:Kissing The Pink - NakedB-Movie - Remembrance DayLene Lovich Phil Manzanara - K Scope, Listen Now, 801LiveBrian Eno- Before And After ScienceBill Nelson - Quit Dreaming and Get On the Beam, The Love That Whirl... 
Best 80s New Wave
Don't forget:The The - Soul MiningBlancmange - Happy FamiliesJapan - Gentleman Take Polaroids, Tin DrumModern English - After The SnowGang of Four - EntertainmentThe Teardrop Explodes - KilamangarroJoy Division - Unknown Pleasures, Closer 
Advice for killer desktop speakers
Has anyone used Tannoy Revolution XT Mini monitors on their desktop?Totem Mites?They would be powered with a DaytonAudio APA 150 amp and Schiit Fulla DAC.Or get the Audioengine A5+ and use the Dayton in another room? 
Advice for killer desktop speakers
Thanks everyone for the thoughtful advice and myriad options.  The comments have sent me on a tangent of considering high efficiency  SET friendly speakers for my desktop.  I was looking at the Blumenstein Marlin 3".  Has anyone heard these or any... 
Best Amps/preamps for Theil cs1 speakers
Thanks for the Conrad-Johnson suggestion.  I will keep an eye out for one.   
Best Amps/preamps for Theil cs1 speakers
Not a mis-type, there is a GFP 555II preamp, not to be confused with the GFA 555 amp . If my $500 budget is out the window, which McIntosh amp and preamp would you recommend? 
Best Amps/preamps for Theil cs1 speakers
Thanks for your response jafant! I will check out the Theil Owners thread.  FYI, I purchased the speakers in the late 80s early 90s to replace my old Advents.  I originally powered them with my Accuphase E202 integrated amp which I loved, but ende...