Peter -- no, I don't think the 1.1's are overkill. I find the G's very seductive speakers, possibly the best SF has produced (within the Gs' frequency response range) -- but also difficult to drive to "perfection", i.e. to get the last ounce of their capabilities out of them.
For example, the ss choices I refer to above are all apparent overkill (esp. for the physical size of the speakers).
These are the result of a "tournament" we conducted with a friend (owner of the G's, also 2001 pair). We were trying out amps (such, as were made available to us AND he could afford/payment terms were acceptable), looking for a SS that could approach/emulate the musicality AND the perceived accuracy of a loaned CAT combo (tube) we used as "reference". We listened exclusively to symphonic music, lieder, and some opera.
For example, the ss choices I refer to above are all apparent overkill (esp. for the physical size of the speakers).
These are the result of a "tournament" we conducted with a friend (owner of the G's, also 2001 pair). We were trying out amps (such, as were made available to us AND he could afford/payment terms were acceptable), looking for a SS that could approach/emulate the musicality AND the perceived accuracy of a loaned CAT combo (tube) we used as "reference". We listened exclusively to symphonic music, lieder, and some opera.