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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
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. 
tuberist
951 posts
 
+1 Rogue
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stringreen
6,467 posts
 
I wouldn’t argue with John, however I would recommend an older Ayre unit for the Vandersteens.... ( even if the Ayre is not in great shape, Ayre can make it so) 
insearchofprat
189 posts
 
... HAD A SENIOR MOMENT in listing the McIntosh amp: correctly, it is a MC-2105. Sorry about that...
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