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Best amp for Salon 2

I am new here and working on my first setup. I was able to find an excellent deal on Salon 2 as the shop was getting rid of floor displays. Unfortunately they only carry Anthem STR and Mark Levinson in pre-amp and amp. I just heard Anthem and they sounded good. Mark Levinson is significantly expensive. Looking at the specs I could not make out much difference. This set up is going to last for years for me. Are there any better amps out there for Salon 2 ? I would prefer to stay below $25K. 

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steve59
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I really liked them with the TOTL Mark Levinson, I didn’t like the price. The Anthem 400wpc stereo separates with pre is great and worth a try it’s an attractive piece too.

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zavato
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FWIW, I own Studio 2's. I am extremely pleased driving the speakers with a Pass Labs X250.8 amplifier. It's been quite the pairing here for the last 7 plus years. 

westborn
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ML 532

spearl8
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McIntosh MC611 for me . Krell is also a good match. 

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jmeyers
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I own Studios, which I drive with McIntosh 611s. I formerly used a Krell 200c, and I find the 611s to be really good.

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