Amp recommendation for Alon Circe?

Kevinkwann - The Lamms have an extraordinary reputation, but where I live (Seattle), there are no Lamm dealers to arrange an audition. No doubt the Lamm M1.1 (like many other power amps) can drive my Circes satisfactorily. And I value all of the Lamm characteristics you listed. My question is whether anyone has actually listened to the Lamm / Circe combination specifically, and what are their notes from the listening session? Is this specific combination complementary, or not? Two great components don't always make music when combined together, right?

Rcprince - I have read (but unfortunately not auditioned) that the ML-1 is sonically superior to the M1.1, although the differences are subtle (Soundstage review), and naturally dependent upon the load applied. My initial thought was to find a ML-1 to audition with the Circes, but Vladimir advised the M1.1 as a better choice for the Circes. Have you had the opportunity to listen to the ML-1 / Circe combination. If so, what were your impressions? thanks!

I unfortunately haven't heard the combination of the Circes with Lamm, by the time my dealer started carrying Lamm he'd sold his Circes. If Vlad feels the 1.1 is a better match for that speaker, I'd tend to go with his recommendation, he knows best the capabilities of his amplifiers, and the review was right, there's not a huge difference between the ML1s and the M1.1s in the auditioning I've had. I've owned my ML1s for about 6 months, and have been amazed at how good these amps, and all the Lamm products, are. I recognize that they might not work with every speaker, but they are so good on the Wilsons, Dynaudio Temptations and my speakers that I would expect they'd sound great on virtually any well-designed speaker. Perhaps there's someone in the Seattle area who owns a pair that you could arrange an audition with.

I have heard M1.1, ML1 and Circe separately. I agree with Rcprince original post. If can afford much extra dollar for ML1 it will be the amplifier of choice with Circe. It has more resolution than M1.1. Spectrally the Circe is warm and therefore would mate perfectly with the ML1 if you not headbanger. If you listen to loud music in large room, M1.1 better only in that case.