Best amps for Totem hawks?? please help


Can someone recommend a good Integrated amp with these speakers...I am having trouble driving them.I Prefer a European amp if possible as I know some will tell me to go buy a Krell or Bryston. I hate those amps. too dynamic and stale.

Please advise.
bobrock

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Mcintosh is another brand I need to hear, I was told they are good at lowest impedance and Very musical.

Mcintosh integrated 6300 i think.
I am using Thule audio IA 100 right now but It's having trouble. here are the specs for it...Thule IA 100 Integrated...
IA100 is a 2x 100W integrated amplifier. IA100 has the same features as IA60, but has a twice as big power supply and twice the number of output transistors:
8 Sanken high-current power transistors and a 500VA / 40,000uF power supply gives you sufficient output even with so-called difficult speaker loads.
Frequency Range 20-20-khz + 0db/-1db
s/n odb 90dBA
Current peak capacity 1ohm, 1ms +/- 30A
Power output 1Khz, 8ohm 2 x100W
Thanks for all your responses I am looking at Atoll IN200, Linn Majik-I and New NAD C375 BEE as a budget alternative.
I will check it out someone also said the Musical Fidelity A5.5 integrated is a powerhouse...Never heard a Plinius but if its like a Bryston I dont want it.
I never thought of the Plinius 9100...It's cheaper than The musical Fidelity A5.5 too. I will try to find one.

I never heard so I would have to audition....as long as it was musical that's the important thing. I have listened to many Bryston amps and I hate them all.
last one...anyone try Primare? either integrated or separate..they seem to get great reviews for the $$$$
I talked to some more people and I am still leaning towards the Linn-Majik-I. They guarantee lots of stable power into all ohms 8,6 or 2 without ever clipping.

I don't know why this is difficult to do at all frequencies but the Linn can.
Last amp I need to check out is Musical Fidelity A5.5....the price to performance looks unbeatable. Lot's of power for a great price.

If it sounds as good as it looks I will take it.

Thanks everyone!!
Thanks to all I will let you know what I decide. I have narrowed things down considerably. As the last person mentioned Price at some point is an issue.

I just listened to both The Linn Majik-I integrated and the Akurate 2200 this weekend. Amazingly I could not detect a big difference in sound because they use the same amplification technology, the 2200 just has more power. Both stunning amps. You would not believe the little Majik-I could pack such a punch!! I am also going to sell my CDP now and get the Majik CD for an all Linn system. World Class gear (and they don't take up any room) or run hot. No more looking for me!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks again everyone.