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Aerial 10T Mk2 - Suitable Amplifier?

Audiophile newbie here. I found a mint pair of Aerial Acoustic 10T (Mk2) speakers at an estate sale. They came with Kimber 8-strand (per polarity) cables (4 cables for bi-wiring) and a Rotel RB-971 (70 watts/channel) solid-state amp. Sound sources are connected via the preamp stage of a Denon DRA297 (no speaker cables connected to the Denon). I’m delighted with the speakers, which eclipse the Vandersteen Model 1 pair that are now my TV speakers. Audiophile friends have made amp suggestions including bi-amping. I’m hoping for suggestions from Audiogon members regarding amp (or preamp and amp) selections that would bring out the best in the Aerials.
rwroberts

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hk_fan
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Parasound JC1's.
hk_fan
526 posts
 
I also had good luck with a Levinson 336 driving them.  

In terms of preamp/amp combo I've tried many and have settled with a Levinson 326S pre with the JC1 monos.  It does so much right in terms of what I am looking for.

I would not bother with bi-amping, instead spend that money on a higher quality/power amplifier(s).
hk_fan
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It will work, but I think they need a minimum of 200W per speaker.  The more the better.
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