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Gallo Ref 3.1, what amps do they love?

I am looking to replace an Aragon 8008BB that is driving a pair of Ref. 3.1 speakers fed by a VSE modded Sony SCD-777ES into a Pass Labs X0.2. I know that Gallo recommends Spectron amps but they are out of my price range. Currently I am considering two high power amps, Emotiva XPA-1 http://emotiva.com/xpa1.shtm and D-Sonic Magnum s1000 http://d-sonic.net/ both rated ~500W into 8ohms.

I'm curious as to what amps other owners are using with good results, especially if anyone can comment on the two that I am considering. What will my Gallos love?
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I am using a Butler Audio TDB-5150, 5-channel, 150 watt/ch, tube/MOSFET hybrid to power my all-Gallo Reference surround system. It sounds marvelous. Basically, the Gallo Refs love to "see" a high-current amp, and the Butler delivers that in spades.

The last time I looked (a couple days ago) there was a Butler TDB-2250 (2 channel, 250 watts/channel) for sale here for less than 1/2 retail price. This is a smokin' deal. I bet that amp would really make your Gallos sing...

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