GMA Europa owners, what amps do you use?

When compared to the solid state Odyssey amp, I don't think the tube amp drives the Europas as well as I would like. I am beginning to think that the Europas want a lot of current and quick power during high transients (like loud drum beats). I was wondering if anyone has had similar experiences since most of these system matching issues are trial and error.

Alot of it also is going to be personal preference. If you prefer mellow, middle of the hall presentations then the tube sound may be your thing. After comparing them for a while, I am beginning to think I like the front row, reach out and touch the individual musicians type of experience.

Mattybumpkin,

How do you like the Mccormack w/your Europas?

I'm using a Belles 150 amp, and I like it quite a bit. A very sweet sound compared to my last rig.

I am using a KR Antares 12 watt/ch tube/hybrid amp. It drives my Eurpoas more than loud enough in my 15x20 room.

Dubzilla,

The McCormack is excellent paired with the Europas, it has alot of power and is an excellent all around amp. I have been contemplating the Gold revision but also have been thinking about tube amps too. Based on the latest review, the AES Six Pacs seem a good deal but I don't think they have enough oomph to push the Europa's properly. I think Roy said they need at least 75 tube watts.

Regards,

Sold my Coda Continuum Stage+ and Grounded Grid tube pre ($3K total) and am using the Panasonic SAXR45 with the Philips 963sa upsampled to 24/192 in a pure digital format with the Stereovox HDVX cable. The sound is unbelieveable. I have some somewhat snobby high end audio guys for friends and had them over for a listen when I first received the Europas. Put a sheet in front of the Panny and the Philips, the guys thought I souped up the Coda/GG combo, I pulled the sheet away and you should of seen there faces when they saw the Panny and the 963sa, priceless. Plan on doing that at one of our audio club meetings BTW, both loved the Europas and will strongly consider them when they are ready for a speaker change.