hi-i have the cremona auditors and listen exclusively to 1950's acoustic jazz--i tried lots of stuff, bought a mac ss but eventually went to an arc ph5 pre( about $1500 used on agon)( tubed) and mac mc 501's--these are thirsty speakers and you might consider 200 w or more to optimize--imho-the auditors are great for acoustic jazz and very warm speakers so you'll love em no matter what but my guess is you like tubey sound so if you're going integrated, i'd go tube all the way--as always,its your own ear that counts
Tubes OR solid state for Sonus Faber Cremona Audit
Just bought a great pair of 2 yr. old Sonus Faber Cremona Auditors -- not the M series. I listen primarily to acoustic jazz. My room is 13 ft. wide X 17 ft. deep with a 10 ft. ceiling. I am up grading my integrated amp (Lector VFI 70L 50 WPC) but I cannot afford to buy separates. My question is: will the Auditors really come alive with tubes or solid state equipment? I am leaning toward the Cayin A 100T OR the Mcintosh MA6300. Both are 100 WPC. Please extend your opinion about the above integrated amps and offer other suggestions for me to consider. My budget is about $3,500.00.