Amp help for Paradigm ref 100 before I go insane

Can't comment on either specifically, though it was Rotel electronics running the 100's when I fell in love with them. Might want to mix some tubes in there somewhere. Mine are in the preamp- Melos 111B. I am currently using a Sonograph A400, which replaces an Acurus A250. Enjoy.

Are you buying new or on AudiogoN? If new, take your speakers to the store and demo each amp. I wish I had.

I also have the 100's. I don't know about the B&K and the Rotel but make sure that you have at least a good 200 watts of solid state. They need power to really sing.

I agree with Tentrek. I own a pair of 100's and for the first 2 years I didn't know what I was missing. As soon as I upgraded my amp and fed these babies the current they thrist for they actually gave me goosebumps.

In the case of the Paradigm 100's more power is better!