Vandersteen 3a Sigs, McCormack DNA 125, preamp?

Vandersteen 3a Signatures, McCormack DNA 125, now in search of a compatible pre amp. Suggestions welcome.

timberman03-16-2006 11:52pm

jbm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 58 posts 03-17-2006 at 01:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If price is a concern, I would highly recommend the Audio Mirror Tube Preamp. It retails new for about $700.00. Vladimir sells direct and builds VERY nice tube gear.
fishboat Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 245 posts 03-17-2006 at 05:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete How about a TAD150?
fplanner2000 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 616 posts 03-17-2006 at 09:11pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Try VAC - I've had 2 of their preamps now with my DNA-500 and sonically the match is wonderful. Kevin Hayes is also great to work with and his gear is built to last a lifetime. There are a number of people on this forum and I imagine elsewhere that have very successfully paired VAC preamps and McCormack amps.
jamnperry Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 123 posts 03-18-2006 at 02:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Another vote for Modwright. I used it with a McCormack on 3 sigs. Great preamp.
eagleman6722 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 217 posts 03-19-2006 at 05:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Audio Mirror is a nice pre and I heard it with several speakers but, my vote would go for the TAD-150 especially if you play vinyl. I have both the TAD150 and 60 and drive Vandersteen 2CE signatures....