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

bigtee Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 803 posts 03-17-2006 at 01:48am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Audible Illusions L-2 or M3A if price is a concern. If not, then look at the Aesthetix Calypso, ARC Ref.II or one of the BAT's (31se or the 51se) I'm sure they're others to recommend but I have actually used these. I do think the McCormack benefits from tubes.
qdrone Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,039 posts 03-17-2006 at 01:40am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What price range?
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.