Powering ProAc Response 2.5's


Hello all. I'm considering purchasing a used pair of ProAc 2.5's to replace some Vandersteen 2ce Sigs, and I need some advice on the amp/pre-amp combination. What I already have to work with is a Musical Fidelity A-3cr amp/pre combo, as well as a Rogue 66 preamp. What do you think - will the Musical Fidelity be adequate, or am I buying to much speaker for that setup? It seems like many people favor tubes for the ProAcs. Would I be better off using the Rogue for my preamp with the MF amp*? Also, if I were to go with an all tube setup and keep the Rogue, what would be a good, reasonably priced USED tube amp to drive the ProAcs (e.g. $1000-$1500)? Thanks for your opinions.

*PS - the Rogue is reported to be a phase inverter. Do I need to compensate for this?
peter_s
A friend of mine, which I designed his system, has the proac 2.5s and is driving them with a Pass aleph 3 at 30 watts!! These are ez speakers to drive. The MF will have plenty of gas---I have the MF and they are driving very difficult speakers with no problem. In terms of the preamp, I would get the speakers, then swap in and out your Rogue and MF preamps. I am guessing both will sound great, but it will be personal preference. Both preamps are great pieces, but I might favor the tubes! I think the tube pre with the MF power would be an awesome combination!
Check out the $995 Odyssey Stratos amp reviews at odysseyaudio.com. I've not heard this amp, but from what all others say, it should blow away any other amp near this price range. I know several people who own the monoblock versions at $2000 and just love 'em.
I agree with "Platsolos" above, I have a pair of 2.5s and drive them with an Aleph 3, excellent sounding combination. I also use a BAT VK 200/3i setup also driving the 2.5s, this also sounds very good as well but is definitely more power than I need in my 12x15 room. I mostly use the Aleph 3. In any event I highly recommend the 2.5s.