Amp recommendation for Alon Circe?


Recently upgraded speakers to Alon Circes. 87 db eff, 8 ohm impedence. Currently using Counterpoint SA-20 (200 wpc, hybrid). Musical preference is diverse, including classical, piano, jazz, blues, and rock. Listening room size is 15' x 18', with 8' ceilings. Is anyone running a similar system, and willing to share some lessons? Thanks.
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Showing 1 response by awdeeofyle

I've always liked warm-ish sounding amps with Carl M's various speakers - Carl himself believes his gear should be paired to tubes. If SS then I'd try (in no particular order) Classe, Plinius & Sim Audio. I'd definitely stick with the 200W minimum though. Wouldn't want those Circes to get sloppy - @ 87db they're not exactly super efficient.

If tubes... well, I'm not one to give an opinion on them ;)

I have similar listening preferences to those you describe, but also listen to some classical. Full scale orchestra would suck up a lot of juice!

Nice choice in speakers! BTW