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amp/preamp combo for sonus faber cremona auditors

I have just purchased sonus faber cremona auditors and an ayre cx7 cdp, and am interested in opinions on what amp/preamp combination others would recommend. My listening room is 20x20 and my musical tastes run jazz and rock. I have been a solid state guy but am open to tubes as well. My price range would be in the $4000 range and I have no issue buying in the used marketplace. I appreciate your thoughts.
annika
fedreams
107 posts
 
Check out Sim Audio or Linar Audio on the used market. Both would sound great with the Sonus, the Linar Audio maybe abit more tube like in sound. Good luck.
keiserrg
26 posts
 
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amazing. i also run auditors with a cx7 source. i listened to a couple amplifiers, and actually decided on the Sonus Faber Musica integrated amplifier. Very musical, high quality wattage (50wpc), and $3500 new. Plus it is a beautiful piece. I am very happy.
szutinglee
91 posts
 
excellent choices! i've heard the auditors with mcintosh mc2102 and they sounded superb. i would try the mc275 as well.
annika OP
26 posts
 
Thanks for the suggestions. I have been doing some reading on the BAT integrated and am intrigued by the idea of the tube pre and ss amp idea. The review that I saw in TAS was positive as it made it sound as though it would not be much of a compromise from separates.
scottsman
15 posts
 
I use the Ayre cx7e with the Auditors. The amp I choose is the new Jeff Rowland Concerto integrated. Still burning in but sounds great.
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