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Newbie building modest system ...what amp?

I have a adcom gtp 400, rega rp1 so far with kimber kables for interconnects and speaker cables.

In search of Vandersteen 2ce's.

Looking to spend in the 500-600 range used for a power amp. Then will be on the hunt for a used preamp after that.

Any input would be appreciated.
mswobo
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swampwalker
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+1 for McCormack DNA 0.5 (or 1.0).
exocet954
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A used Belles 150A Hot Rod amp with a tube preamp into Vandersteens is a classic combination.
unsound
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McCormack.
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mofimadness
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+1 on the Belles 150A Hot Rod. One of my favorite all time amplifiers. Great match with the Vandies.
tbromgard
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McCormack is a great chice with Vandies. However, I too suggest you sell the adcom and get an integrated, or if you can swing it, separates, but IMO the adcom will be the weak link. You dont want your pre amp to be the weak link.
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