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Amplifier recs for Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor M?

My primary system consists of Aerial 10Ts driven by a ML 334, with a ML 38S and a ML 390S. I listen to classical, jazz, rock, instrumental, vocals, and some R&B. I have been very happy with this system but recently caught the all-too-contagious upgrade bug, and we all know where that leads . . . . So I am selling my 10Ts and replacing them with the Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor Ms and the REL R-305 sub-base system. I LOVE the SFs with the REL. I will stick with the 334 and 38S until some point after the SFs are broken in, but I already know I want to see just how good I can make the SFs sound. My $$$ limit for both amps combined is $12K; I prefer to purchase new electronics. Thanks in advance for your comments!
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ibog1
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Hello,

I am currently using a Mcintosh MC402 and a MC275 on my Cremona M floorstanders with very nice results. The biggest thing that comes to mind about the sound is how smooth things are. One of my listening buddies totaly concurs. I swap out the 275 and the 402 to get different flavors. the 275 has just a little sweeter sound, and the 402 has huge balls and a better grip. The 275 sounds way more powerful and in charge that its 75 watts might sound on paper. I would recommend either. E-mail me if you have questions.
ibog1
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4music,

I am running the c2300. A top notch very versatile pre with a fanatastic tubed MC/MM phono stage. Also has a HT pass thru. I can't say enough about this pre. The pre, amp, speaker combo is pretty much end game save for the "upgrade bug" thing. I also use the Yter (sp) speaker cable. My dealer gave me 30% off because of my prior purchases. I felt that the speaker cable made a big enough difference to warrant the purchase. Let me know if you have any more questions.
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