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Good amp for 110 sq. ft. room / PSB alpha monitors

I'm currently looking for a good new amp to use with a pair of bang-for-your-buck, lower end speakers such as the PSB Alpha B1 monitors, Paradigm Atoms, or Totem Dreamcatchers (links to specs at bottom).

My room is small, approximately 110 square feet, though I do tend to listen at concert volume. Music-wise, I primarily listen to classical---especially newer music with sharp, percussive attacks; piano music; and the standard orchestral fare. Next on the list would be experimental/electronic music, jazz, bluegrass, etc.

At this time, I need to keep things under $400 or so. A basic NAD amp has been recommended as a good, practical solution, but I'd love to hear everyone's thoughts.

PSB Alpha monitors: (http://www.psbspeakers.com/products/Alpha-Series/Alpha-B1-Monitor

Paradigm Atom:
http://www.paradigm.com/en/paradigm/speaker_only-specification-1-1-2-4.paradigm

Totem Dreamcatchers:
http://www.totemacoustic.com/products/compact/dreamcatcher/specifications/

A million thanks,
Robert
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soulbrass
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IMHO, the obvious choices in your budget are the NAD "bee" integrateds and the Cambridge Audio 540/640 from their Azur line - all excellent choices!

I have to agree again with the previous poster - the PSB and Totems are your better picks because, as good as the Atom is, it won't deal as well with the demands of louder music (to be clear, the other two have their limitations, too!).

Try and sneak a little extra into your budget for some good quality speaker stands so you have the flexibility of optimal placement to the enhance imaging and soundstaging performance.

Good luck!
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