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GMA Callisto

Well I've been doing some reading up on these speakers (mostly old threads). The 6moons review was the most recent and that peaked my interest even more.

On to my question what do current owners of GMA speakers use for a source and amplification. I'll be honest I've read only good things about the Berning ZH270 so that amp is at the top of my budget.

Early next year I'll be demoing a BC Galatea3.1 with my current setup.

Cheers

freakygreek

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mijknarf
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I like the direction you are heading with the GMA Callistos. Amplification for me over the past 16 months has been a pair of AES (Cary) Sixpac monoblocks. They are 50 watts triode. I moved to tubes from a very nice Pass Labs x250 SS amp when I had my GMA Europas and I'm not looking back. Lots of air, lots of smooth across all frequencies. As always, call or write Roy at GMA, he'll talk your ear off regarding anything audio, I'm sure he'd have a thought or two. Good luck.
mijknarf
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I know an Agon member that owns both the Sixpacks and a Berning amp, he may be a little more help than I. E-mail me if you wish. I have zero experience with the Berning, it certainly has a good following here, I'm sure it's a worthy candidate as well. Regarding "getting distracted" it's always good to go for a home demo, or buy used and re-sell if not what you expected. There is a ton of equipment out there, the possibilities are endless. True peace of mind lies with home demos that you hear for yourself.
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