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For efficient speakers, how much difference does an amp really make?

I have ascend sierra RAAL tower speakers with 90-93db efficiency and 300W continuous power handling. I’m powering them with dual outlaw M2200 monoblock class AB/G amps rated at 200W into 8 ohms. It sounds good...but i can’t help but wondering if a different amp would provide greater clarity and low-end grunt.

I have been curious about an older adcom amp like the GFA-555 II or perhaps a parasound halo amp like the A23. 

To those who have had multiple amps in your setup, did you find significant sonic differences between amps, or is a subtle thing? I don’t want to start collecting amps, but I don’t want to deny myself the chance to improve my system further. Thoughts?
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My speakers are fairly efficient as well.
 I have 650W mono’s on them.
i like the headroom, and the ease of the audio.
 I will never look back at less than 300+W rms.

 That’s just me.

you will need the headroom for finale, the crash from a sudden ending song, or a crescendo, with absolutely no chance of clipping., and the effortless capability of having more high quality watts.

been through quite a few amps/receivers since about 1985/86

 lived with 150w receivers amps for years, until I bought a amp which failed, and they gave me a sunfire 300 on loan, I’ve never looked back.

my .02¢
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