Studio 100's need preamp/amp . Sunfire or NAD?


I have a pair of Paradigm Studio 100 v2. and I need better power. A Lot better power then what I have right now...

For my budget I was looking at the NAD line. A C160 Preamp with a 218 THX (or used 208 THX) power amp. Or possibly two C270's mono blocked for the power amp. (Same price as the 218 but more power.)

There also seems to be some deals out there on a newer Sunfire product. The "Symphonic Reference Stereo Stack". This combo looks pretty attractive to me but they seem to be lacking in reviews.

To Demo either of these seems to be next to impossible around here so if anyone cares to help out and offer any input, that would be great!

This is a 90% music setup. Any DVD usage is just a bonus. ANY sound through the 100's is way better then it is through the TV.

I would maybe like to add a sub down the road... But that would be about it.

Thanks!
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I am just about convinced to put mono-bridged (300W) NAD c270s across the front of my HT (Paradigm Studio 60v2) at the recommendation of a dealer. Their sound room demo used the C270s (with an Anthem AVM-20 and Studio-100s) that they suggested over the more expensive Anthem MCA offering. Anybody else with this setup or feedback on the final decision back in Nov? Thanks!