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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
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tomic601
12,911 posts
 
I ran 3a Sig for years with McIntosh MC202
rarely rarely pushes that amp
agree chat w Johnny
my list would include Quicksilver
VTL an older but upgraded ARC SS amp in addition to brands mentioned above
wlutke
725 posts
 
jplunkettj,
If you really do have the 3A and not the 3A signature then I suggest selling them and use the money towards the Sig. It would be a bigger improvement than a new amp. I used Ayre V-5xe with mine. Good combo.
mr_m
1,900 posts
 
I also agree that the Belles Aria integrated would be a great choice, probably the best one. IMO.
gdnrbob
4,444 posts
 
The OP has a budget of $1500. Why the recommendations on the Belles that is $800.00 over his budget? Read!
He can always buy used.
Even if he doesn't, the Belles performs way above its' price range and an extra $800 isn't really that much nowadays
Think...
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caphill
674 posts
 
A used Musical Fidelity M6si will be perfect for your Vandy speakers. 
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