Probably the best amp I ever used with these speakers is the Theta Dreadnaught I. I used it with an Aesthetix Calypso preamp. It made really, really good sound. The McCormack's are good choices but not as smooth, holographic or detailed as the Theta.
The Dread II is better in the bass as for sounding powerful but not as smooth through the mids.
It all depends on what kind of sound you're looking for.
The Belles 350a (or 150a References are very, very good.)
They're some integrateds out there that are good such as the Musical Fidelity KW 500 or some of the other MF's. There's lots of choices. You need a good bit of power and these speakers do dip to around 3 ohms at some points requiring amps with solid power supplies.
BTW, these speakers are not magnetically shielded so close proximity could be a problem.
The Dread II is better in the bass as for sounding powerful but not as smooth through the mids.
It all depends on what kind of sound you're looking for.
The Belles 350a (or 150a References are very, very good.)
They're some integrateds out there that are good such as the Musical Fidelity KW 500 or some of the other MF's. There's lots of choices. You need a good bit of power and these speakers do dip to around 3 ohms at some points requiring amps with solid power supplies.
BTW, these speakers are not magnetically shielded so close proximity could be a problem.