I have it both ways as I have 2 pair of the Taylo ref monitors, 1 pair powered by a Cary SLI-80 signature integrated with Jensen caps and the other powered by Levinson 383 integrated(both front ends are Cary CD-308). Depends on the size of your room and what kind of music you enjoy. What front end component are you using and do you need a phone stage?
With all of the typical audiophile nitpicking behind me, In my medium to small room I have my Cary SLI-80 and this is where I do most of my serious listening (40wpc triode, 80wpc ultralinear) and it will drive the speakers WELL past my choke zone, but they are buttery smooth together which is why I bought a 2nd pair of Taylos for another room. Ty likes solid state and I will admit the bass is more commanding with the Levinson(although Levinson amps have a rep for this).
Hope this helps.
GH
With all of the typical audiophile nitpicking behind me, In my medium to small room I have my Cary SLI-80 and this is where I do most of my serious listening (40wpc triode, 80wpc ultralinear) and it will drive the speakers WELL past my choke zone, but they are buttery smooth together which is why I bought a 2nd pair of Taylos for another room. Ty likes solid state and I will admit the bass is more commanding with the Levinson(although Levinson amps have a rep for this).
Hope this helps.
GH