I would definitely reach out to Aric at Aric Audio to discuss having him build a Motherlode specific to your needs. I have had mine paired to the Coda Model 16 to drive some pretty inefficient TAD speakers and the sound is sublime.
Recommendation for ATC SCM150 Amp/Pre
I ordered SCM150 passive speakers and awaiting shipment in about 2 months.
Looking for an amp/pre amp combination that would best work with these speakers.
I have a large pretty well treated room, 45' x 16' x 8'
My taste is classical large scale symphony, piano, cello etc.
Dynamics are very important but so is tone and instrument timbre.
I love harmonically rich tube sound but understand that I will be limited by power.
Front end: Technics 1200G with umami red cart, luxman eq500 phono, Aurender A100 streamer/dac.
I am open to Bi-amping options if anyone can recommend from personal experience.
budget 20k for amps, 10k preamp, used market ok.
possibilities : Electrocompaniet AW 300M, single AW800, Audio research Ref 250 or possibly 750, luxman m10x, etc.