Monoblocks for Sonus Faber Guarneri ?


These blocks should have XLR input and double speaker outputs to allow bi-wiring.
Current pre-amp: Sonic Frontiers Line 3.
I prefer solid-state blocks.
Would the (hefty priced) Lamm M1.1 blocks make the Guarneri's sing ?
peterb

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On second thought, are you the owner of the Graafs mentioned in another recent thread? If so, why not keep those for the Guarneri & spare yourself the trouble (& the money) of change? If not, do consider them, as well as Tenor (75 should do), Jadis (80 upwards) OR -- ss -- YBA passion (stereo is OK), S-Line Kraft 250 (stereo, one of the most enjoyable matches). BUT you'd have to consider eschewing the balanced connection...

Many other choices are sure to surface: I'm just relating my limited experience with your speakers (later model). Cheers
Peter -- no, I don't think the 1.1's are overkill. I find the G's very seductive speakers, possibly the best SF has produced (within the Gs' frequency response range) -- but also difficult to drive to "perfection", i.e. to get the last ounce of their capabilities out of them.
For example, the ss choices I refer to above are all apparent overkill (esp. for the physical size of the speakers).
These are the result of a "tournament" we conducted with a friend (owner of the G's, also 2001 pair). We were trying out amps (such, as were made available to us AND he could afford/payment terms were acceptable), looking for a SS that could approach/emulate the musicality AND the perceived accuracy of a loaned CAT combo (tube) we used as "reference". We listened exclusively to symphonic music, lieder, and some opera.
Videoman, since you like the 602 sound, don't worry. They're big enough to drive the Gs easily, as well as powering the washing machine and the lawn mower at the same time :).