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Lamm or OTL for Kharma CE-2.1's?

I'm ready to take the step forward from my current amps - Belles 350A Reference and Manley Snappers.

Thinking Lamm M1.2, ML1.1, Atma M60, Joule VZN-100...

The compatibility of the Lamm amps with Kharma speakers is well chronicled. Does anyone think the ML1.1 is dramatically better than the M1.2?

I'm intrigued by the reports of speed and clarity of OTL amps. Unfortunately I have never auditioned any. If you think they're better, how much better and why?

Any first person experiences comparing any of these amps?

I'll probably end up with slightly more difficult to drive speakers than the CE-2.1s, but nothing any of these couldn't handle.

Thoughts? Recommendations? Thanks, Tim
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fjn04
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I experienced losing a Kharma mid-driver with the Tenor 75
driving them. I think the Joule choice would be an interestig one as it would probably be the warmest
sounding but that would be to suit my taste, not
neccessarily yours. I have no experience with A S.
Vladimir's ML2.1 is clearly recognized as one of the
best. The few times I have heard it confirmed that for me.
It obviously has to be partnered with a very efficient
speaker, not sure of the CE-2.1 specs though.
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