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Amp for Green Mountain Europa

... Building a new system around the Europa's; also Discovery Essence IC's, Sony TA E86B preamp( to be replaced in time), Tyler Reference subwoofer.

Someone I trust strongly suggests 125-150 watt Edge or Blue Circle for amp. Soundstage, imaging, detail, power reserve are important, plus other common attributes of a higher quality power source.

~$2000 budget, new or used. What other amps should be on my short list to take advantage of the full potential of the speaker? I would also appreciate comments from those with experience with the Europa's and the two amp families mentioned.

I live where there is little or no access to audition finer gear so my decision will be made based on literature and on info gained from this sort of feedback. Thanks.
wrayray

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audiolon
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Hi,

As a dealer for Green Mountain I would suggest one of the Belles Power Modules amps. We have been using the hybrid 250I with them and it is an amazing system. The Belles 150A Hot Rod mated with the Belles tube preamp also provides incredible performance. You can read a review of the Belles 350A amp used with Green Mountain speakers at Soundstage to get an idea of the presentation. Another excellent choice would be one of the solid state or tube amps from Consonance. The Consonance C-1(120watts) integrated driving the $7000 Lemniscus speakers was picked by Positive Feedback as one of the four best rooms at CES 2003. The Belles and Consonance amps like the Europas are overall highly musical and emotionally connect the listener to the music.They provide the "magic" that is missing in much of audio today.

Enjoy!
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