The best I ever heard the Hawks sound was with Totem's own amp. It's an ugly thing, shaped like a half-cylinder, and I want to say it cost around $5000, but it had a rich yet delicate sound. I also understand that it's a relatively rare amp.
I heard it at that same dealer with a DK integrated, which was OK but not exceptional. I found an NAD integrated to be surprisingly good. I currently use a Jolida 302b with my Hawks to good effect. You might also want to try a Plinius 8100 or 8200.
The only amp that I've listed thus far that's European, though, is the NAD. (I forget which model, but it was one of their better integrateds.) I haven't heard the combination, but perhaps one of the Electrocompaniet or Musical Fidelity (such as A3cr or A3.2cr) integrateds would serve you.
Michael
I heard it at that same dealer with a DK integrated, which was OK but not exceptional. I found an NAD integrated to be surprisingly good. I currently use a Jolida 302b with my Hawks to good effect. You might also want to try a Plinius 8100 or 8200.
The only amp that I've listed thus far that's European, though, is the NAD. (I forget which model, but it was one of their better integrateds.) I haven't heard the combination, but perhaps one of the Electrocompaniet or Musical Fidelity (such as A3cr or A3.2cr) integrateds would serve you.
Michael