Amp suggestions to pair with eggleston

Well, I use the Lamm M2.1 (200 wpc hybrid) monoblocks with my Andra II speakers, and I am very happy with the results.
In fact, I have quit looking to upgrade both my speakers as well as my amps. (Well, with one caveat I must admit, as I would like to upgrade to the M2.1's successor, the Lamm M2.2s, (220 wpc) as they have a slightly more extended treble response.) The M2.1s have lots of power reserves, and great bass response, and they have a great mid-range. But, I will admit, that there is just the slightest bit of darkness in the top end of the treble response. (However, switching to Nordost Valhalla cables helped make that virtually disappear though.) Two friends use the Lamm M2.2s, and it is a world class amp, with no darkness on the top end at all. And in direct comparisons with several other top end amps, including the DarTZeel, VTL, BAT, Classe, the M2.2s always came out on top. (Only the Vac Phi 300 even came close to being as good as the M2.2s, and in that particular case, it was more a case of each amp having different strengths and weaknesses.)

FYI: I know that Paul Bolin, of The Audio Beat, (TAB), also uses the Andra II speakers with hybrid Lamm monoblock amps too. (In his case though, he uses the M1.2 Reference amps - 110 wpc). He too has said that he is more than happy with the results.

Well, I hope that helps.
Good Luck in your search!

I don't think tubes would be the way to go in this situation. If you are going to use a single 5 channel amp, I would recommend an amp with quality solid state power and beefy transformers.
Krell, Plinius and BAT are a few brands that come to mind and are great matches with Eggleston's.

What's your budget?

Kurt_tank, Lokie:

Thanks for your replies very much.
I have read a few threads on Lamm on audigon. I have no doubt of their quality. But they are too pricy if I use them for my 5 channels.

Maybe I should expect less or concentrate on two channels because my budget is merely $20000?

Thanks again
David

I use Pass Labs XA100.5 with my Eggleston Rosa. Pass and Eggleston are a wonderful match and they used to be paired together at shows. Have you considered a multi channel Pass like the X5? Occasionally they are available here on Audiogon. I haven't heard one, though, as all of my listening is two channel. You might also have luck with an upper end Pass stereo amp and some mono blocks. I suggest you try contacting Pass and/or Mark @ RENO HIFI. They are very good and answering questions and making recommendations.

Here's a few 5 channel amps on Audiogon that might work well with your Eggleston's.

Pass Labs X5 $2400
Krell KAV-500 $1500
Cary Cinema 5 $1995
McCormack DNA-Ht5 $1800

Any of these amps should give you enough power especially if you are crossing over the bottom end to your sub.