I have not heard the Cremonas, however, the center I'm using is a Cremona. There is no matching Amati center available. Before I bought the Amati's, I've owned a lot, and I mean a lot of speakers. The last ones being a pair of the new B&W 803Diamond 2's. At the time, I really liked the B&W's. I love the Amati's. Everything sound natural and "right". It took a long journey getting there.
McIntosh MC-252 or MC-275 amp
I currently have a pair of the original Sonus Faber Amati Homage speakers. After owning everything from many fine speaker manufacturers, the Amatis are by far the best. I am currently powering them with a McIntosh MC-252 amp, and a Integra DHC-80.2 pre-amp. I am considering changing the amp to the new McIntosh MV-275 tube anniversary addition. Has anyone had a chance to compare the 2 amps? I have heard it won't make that much of a change if your pre-amp isn't also tube. Any thoughts?