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Amp recommendation for Alon Circe?

Recently upgraded speakers to Alon Circes. 87 db eff, 8 ohm impedence. Currently using Counterpoint SA-20 (200 wpc, hybrid). Musical preference is diverse, including classical, piano, jazz, blues, and rock. Listening room size is 15' x 18', with 8' ceilings. Is anyone running a similar system, and willing to share some lessons? Thanks.
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kevinkwann
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I have heard M1.1, ML1 and Circe separately. I agree with Rcprince original post. If can afford much extra dollar for ML1 it will be the amplifier of choice with Circe. It has more resolution than M1.1. Spectrally the Circe is warm and therefore would mate perfectly with the ML1 if you not headbanger. If you listen to loud music in large room, M1.1 better only in that case.
kevinkwann
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Why would the Lamm be an appropriate match? Because it's better than any of the amps mentioned in this thread, for starters. It has plenty of power, but unlike the ss amps mentioned, it doesn't screw up timbral reproduction. And unlike the whitish, hazy VT200's, the Lamm is essentially transparent. Best of all, as J10 said, "it's got soul, baby."
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