McIntosh 2100

I loved my McIntosh MC-2100. I had mine for about 2 years, and I found it to be a fantastic vintage amp that has a nice tube-like sound without being round or lumpy. It still has the control of a solid state amp, but it's not as etched sounding as the solid states they started making just a few years later.

I have never driven Vandersteens, but I used my 2100 to drive a pair of Thiel 2.2 speakers, and they are notorious for wanting loads of quality power. I can say that the Mac drove them with aplomb, and would have no qualms recommending this amp to anyone. It won't win any beauty competitions, but at $400 if it's in good condition you should jump on it.

- Dusty

Buy it. You will love it, and you will never regret it. It will drive the Vandersteens with plenty of power to spare.

ok thats cool. . i think the guy might have been offended at my offer since it was a bit lower than the 500 should i write him back and go 450 or just buy it for 500? the logo is broke on it and he says the fins are a bit dented but still works fine according to him. also what do yopu think of the MC7100

ps what preamp do you recomend. . i have heard tubes are good but honestly i wanna stay away from costly tubes i was thinking about a passive pre like the TLC-1. .