I have paired them with a few amps - Outlaw, Onkyo Integra M-504 power amp with NAD pre, Quad 405-2 with it's pre.
I have $16,000 speakers as main, and was still blown away by the detail and pleasant transparency of tweeter, as well as hint of liquid sound of upscale piece...
As many have pointed out, I do enjoy music more when I am also listening to hifi system - it's magic to me. Perhaps I phrased it wrong when I said I don't listen to music but speakers...sorry about that.
Someone asked me about the CD player - it's actually an upscale Sony ES DVD/SACD changer NC555ES. I was streaming Amazon Music through my TV on an Outlaw receiver - the sound was nothing to write home about...I heard that Amazon is adding hi-resolution streaming upgrade - then it might be better. Can I add a DAC to through optical or HDMI out from TV to get better sound? Please enlighten me on this one, because I love streaming!
When I added the Sony DVD/SACD player, the improvement was dramatic! I was so happy with what my speakers were capable of, so I found my self just enjoying the sound of my system...
I have a nice turntable and SACD is very close to it's sound in detail...I am a believer in SACD and high resolution music files now.
Thanks for asking and Happy thanksgiving everyone - happy listening to all...