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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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I had a pair of outlaws on trial..... they were ok but their ATI built amps sound much better.  Those speakers deserve better !!    The ATI 2002 is a bargain on the used market.  McCormack DNA 225 also great value used. 

I have had both in my system and although I have gone to the dark side, those are two amps I could live with again if I ever went back to SS.  I had the 225 on loan and actually bought a DNA 125 new, great amp that I regret selling.

Personally I would avoid something as old as the Adcom ...  those are pretty old at this point .   
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