BAT VK preamp and Plinius SA-100. They seem to complement each other to give a sound that is smooth and detailed but still has "punch", bass and crystal, clear highs. Imaging is almost holographic. Highly recommended.
Hi 9107; At more user friendly price levels, and over the last several years, I've enjoyably used Sonic Frontiers pre-amps: SFL-1, SFL-2, Line 1, Line 2, Line 3-- didn't like Line 3, with McCormack amps: DNA-1DX, DNA-2DX, and DNA.5. These have all been used with Vandersteen 2Ce, 3A, and 3A sig. speakers. BTW, Vandersteen and McCormack used to exhibit together (for several years)-- and for good reason. Happy listening. Craig
Sonic Frontiers Line 2 is a great tube pre-amp. It's affordable, too ($1600-$2000 on Audiogon). I currently use it to drive a Bryston 4BST solid state amp ($1100-$1500 on Audiogon).
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