Red,
I have heard the 1.1 a number of times and the SC a couple, but not the 1.2. The 1.1 is certainly the way to go for music and I've heard that many compromises are made in the audio section for the 1.2. Although, if you aren't into the high res stuff, you can do better on red book and movies for a whole lot less.
As for amps/preamps, you should give the new Classe Delta amps a listen, as they were used in the voicing of the new Diamond B&W's.
I have heard the 1.1 a number of times and the SC a couple, but not the 1.2. The 1.1 is certainly the way to go for music and I've heard that many compromises are made in the audio section for the 1.2. Although, if you aren't into the high res stuff, you can do better on red book and movies for a whole lot less.
As for amps/preamps, you should give the new Classe Delta amps a listen, as they were used in the voicing of the new Diamond B&W's.