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Recommendations for a new integrated amp for Vandersteen 3a speakers

I acquired some Vandersteen 3a speakers a few months back to replace my Theil CS1s and would like to update my system to accommodate them. The recommended power range from the mfg is 100-200 wpc.
I have been using my old Adcom GFP-555II preamp and NAD 2100 amp and would like to upgrade with a new or used integrated amp to replace them. I have been considering:
Wyred 4 Sound sti-1000 or sti-500
Musical Fidelity M6i
Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum or Pharaoh
Odyssey Stratos (keep the preamp)
Vincent Audio SV-237
Unison Unico
Peachtree Nova 220 se
My budget is $1500 for this upgrade. 
Please help me narrow the list or add some other options to consider to upgrade the system!

 


jplunkettj
insearchofprat
189 posts
 
... a shame you can't get a JOB INT ...
gadios
94 posts
 
Odyssey hits way above its $ class.
mr_m
1,900 posts
 
Used Rogue Pharaoh, 185 WPC. See them go at a price range from$1600 to $1900. Good match with Vandy's.
bigkidz
3,387 posts
 
I agree with gdnrbob - I met him at Audio Connection and listened with him.  The belles was very good.  I would contact Johnny R there and ask him as he plays with these thins all day.
insearchofprat
189 posts
 
... thinking outside the box because of my experience: Your origional list is amazing and all are possible BUT I'D RECOMMEND you purchase a VINTAGE MCINTOSH MA-2105 Power Amp: can run direct,without a preamp, has adequate power (105w/c), dual volume controls, dual meters/kool blue glow, and it is a piece of audio history (McIntosh's first SS amp). Made a bad judgement in selling the one I had - saving up for another (others have realized how good this piece is - going for almost double what I sold mine for 10 years ago...) ... 
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