B&K and Vandersteen Good match??

In that price range, I'd suggest PSE and for just a little more McCormack.

The great thing about that speaker is that it sounds very good with all kinds of amps. I have driven it with 28 tube watts and 300 SS watts. Still sounds great as long as the source and electronics are quality.

I have owned Vandersteen 2C's with B&K amplification and I did not like them together. As you say two darker sounding components don't match. They don't sound terrible but I ended up getting rid of the B&K stuff. I have heard Vandersteens with Audio Research tube amplification and they were a great match albeit at a higher cost. If they are in your price range....

Cannot afford that kind of gear Am in the Rotel, NAD,Denon, HK ,B&K world. Also considering a friends Von Schweikert VR 2s or Infinity Kappa 7.1s Thanks

NAD or PSE Studio amp would run $300-$400 used or
ARC D 200 amp $750ish
Pre amp Used Audible illusions 2D or M3 350 to 750
with Vandersteen 2CEs series set up right will sing with the magic they are capable. Read the Vandy Manual for best results.
JohnnyR Vandy dealer