A Lamm amp with Avalon Eidolons?

Eidolons need power. They do best with 200-300 w/ch of solid state, high current drive. I have no direct experience but would discount the Lamm 1.1. Be certain to hear the combination and talk to the factories and/or dealers who carry both.

I ran my Eidolons w/ the Accuphase A-50V amp. Of course this is a class A design with considerable current capability (although that spec is not available) given its wattage (50 wpc). I find the Avalon designs are so transparent that they are enjoyable at what many may consider background levels. I moved up to the Diamonds a year ago and do find them to be considerably livelier- do most of my listening at less than 10 wpc (as indicated on the display of the Accuphase).

I'm also running my Eidolons with the Accuphase A-50V. Linkster is correct, the Eidolons require lots of current. You might also try the Boulder 1060, but IMHO the A-50V edges it slightly. Audio Unlimited in Denver has both amps available for audition. I'm not an employee, just a highly satisfied customer.

Try the ART SLA-1 amp. Even if you don't mod it, it is better by far than the amps mentioned above. I have listened to all of them except the Boulder. Though I mod this amp I am very sincere when I say that WITHOUT the mod it is still better than 95% of the mega buck offerings out there. For $190.00 street you can't miss. And yes, I have owned amps costing over $14000.00. I know the Eidolon and I know this amp will outperform anything I can easily name. d911