Stereo amplifier to replace home cinema amplifier

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I currently have some Sonus Faber Concertino Domus speakers that are powered by a Denon AVR3805 amplifier. I know this is not ideal - originally it was all hooked up via the TV but now it only serves to power the speakers for music. I am looking to get a decent stereo amplifier to replace it.

What stereo amplifier would make a good replacement? I seem to remember the sales guys saying the Sonus Fabers need quite a bit of power to drive them. Not sure how much I want to spend but would be good to see what options there are that are less than £500, around £500 and up to £1,000.

It needs to be able to accommodate an iPod/iPhone so a docking station would be good but not essential but obviously an input. I know there are some combined amp/CD players/iPod/hard disk/receiver options out there - again not essential but if you think any are worth considering that would be great.

Appreciate any advice!

 

[Anonymous]

Thoughts from amyone...?

 

[plastic penguin]

Problem with Sonus Faber speakers is they need a quality amp to make the most of them, so even s/hand £500 limits the choice. Possibly look at Creek Evo 2 (around £600), Roksan Kandy, but ideally the amps that'll make the most of these speakers are: Naim, Sugden, Leema Pulse...

Sorry I can't be more help...

 

[Anonymous]

i just adde a dedicated cd and amp and speakers for music all from audio emotion in scotland and the astintrew amp is sonically exellent i partnered this with leema cd and ATC SC 11s ring mark and talk to him

 

[Anonymous]

Agree with pp, there is a sugden a21a on e-bay at £320.00, that would do very nice i would have thought or try buying a new sugden mystro, maybe get it for your upper budget. I personally love the sugden sound, can,t beat it in my opinion.

 

[the record spot]

I think Matthew might be in New Zealand. Just a guess going by his username...! Mark'll help out, but the shipping might be pricey!

 

[matthewpiano]

I'd be looking at amps from Audio Analogue and Unison Research to go with those speakers. You are going to have to spend a decent amount to get the best out of Sonus Fabers.

The AstinTrew amps also look very interesting and have received some excellent reviews in other publications.