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Sonus Faber Cremona Auditor + Concertinos - Amps?

I am finally upgrading my system after almost 20yrs of stagnation...want to use primarily for 2 channel but home theater will be in the picture too. I listen to a wide range of music from chill and techno to country to hard rock to classical. So far I have decided to go with the SF Cremona Auditors for the front pair and I think either used SF signums or SF concertinos for the rear, the SF solo for center..not sure on the sub woofer and what to use to drive it all. I kinda don't want to get too caught up in it again. Did that 20yrs ago and spent way to much. I was thinking a decent Rotel or NAD receiver with some nice cables. Will upgrade the CD/DVD later. Any other receiver/amp/preamp recommendations in the $900-$1500 price range? I have looked through a number of similar threads and it seems like most are saying solid state, fast and not bright. Any recommendations appreciated.
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mkesner
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I use Sonus Faber Electa Amator II's with Concertino's as the surrounds and a SF Solo center channel. I use an Audio Research amp to drive the front stereo pair with an Audio Research preamp on processor bypass. The rest is driven by a used Onkyo 989. When I remove the AR preamp and amp it actually sounds better for home theater purposes. I tried my system with a Denon 3803 and it was way too soft on the top. The 989 fits very well and has the muscle to drive it all.

Rotel and NAD are nice, but I would take a look at Onkyo.

Good luck,

Matt
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