as per title which stand mounts would give me the best out of this beautiful amp? willing to go 2nd hand.
Simply Italy Amp - which speakers?
- Thread starter gbhsi1
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I would go with something from Audio Note like the AX2 or AN-K, depending on budget......you have to make the most of those 12W.
BTW. Great choice of amp.
BTW. Great choice of amp.
gbhsi1 said:
That would put the AN-K out of budget:
http://www.audioflair.co.uk/products-page/loudspeakers/audio-note-ax-2-entry-level-bookshelf-nearfield-speaker/
or small Floorstander:
http://www.audioflair.co.uk/products-page/loudspeakers/audio-note-az-2-entry-level-performer/
Just in case (AN-K)*:
http://www.audioflair.co.uk/products-page/loudspeakers/audio-note-an-k-quality-compact-nearfield-speaker/
*My choice. >)
thanks for the linksCnoEvil said:
the an-k is indeed very nice. What do you think of the Aurum Cantus leisure 2's? can we get these in the uk?gbhsi1 said:thanks for the links
Not a clue as I've never heard of them.
I've only just heard of them from trawling the InternetCnoEvil said:gbhsi1 said:thanks for the links
Not a clue as I've never heard of them.
...just a wildcard. Would a speaker of 90db be sensitive enough to make the most of the amp? or would I need to be looking at something more sensitive? the an-k is unfortunately way over my budget :-(gbhsi1 said:I've only just heard of them from trawling the Internet
I believe all Audio Note speakers are designed to be used for low powered amps, but the person to speak to is Martin Grenall (martin.grenall@audionote.com), who is very helpful and knows his stuff. I think they might be a safer bet.
90dB is a good sensitivity, but is not necessarily a good indicator. My Kef Refs have a 90 dB sensitivity, but an impedance that drops to 3.2 Ohms, which means your amp would turn itsef inside out to power them, and still not manage convincingly.
Cheers - you have been very helpfulCnoEvil said:gbhsi1 said:I've only just heard of them from trawling the Internet
I believe all Audio Note speakers are designed to be used for low powered amps, but the person to speak to is Martin Grenall (martin.grenall@audionote.com), who is very helpful and knows his stuff. I think they might be a safer bet.
90dB is a good sensitivity, but is not necessarily a good indicator. My Kef Refs have a 90 dB sensitivity, but an impedance that drops to 3.2 Ohms, which means your amp would turn itsef inside out to power them, and still not manage convincingly.
I was going to suggest Audio note too, although I haven't heard them but they are always paired with low powered tube amps. You can check out Planet Duevels, I felt they sounded sensational with a 12 watt leben amplifier, I believe you can get them for 749 pounds...I love the look of them.
Also check out Chario speakers, their entire range is tube friendly I believe. Heard them with the puny 4 watt Mini-watt amplifier and they went decently loud in a small room. Whether you like the sound quality is another matter.
Also check out Chario speakers, their entire range is tube friendly I believe. Heard them with the puny 4 watt Mini-watt amplifier and they went decently loud in a small room. Whether you like the sound quality is another matter.
gregvet
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shafesk said:
They are amazing looking speakers Shafesk. I cant see a price anywhere on their website, do you know where they are available at that price from?
hmmmm....interesting. the planet duevels are not bookshelf though but are the omni directional which would mean placement could be pretty much anywhere- am I correct in saying this? they look great though and a real conversational pieceshafesk said:
price is very attractive too. I will check the other brands you have mentioned. Thank you!which uk dealer sells these chario speakers? checked online but can't find any...? any ideas?shafesk said:
chebby
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gbhsi1 said:
UK sole dealer...
http://www.midlandaudiox-change.co.uk/
... can't see Chario listed under their products but it mentions on their home page blurb that they are Chario's sole UK dealer...
http://www.midlandaudiox-change.co.uk/index_frontscreen.htm
Icon Audio MFV 2s could be worth investigating gb. MFV (made for valves). Prolly be able to drive em off a sparrow f**t. Is your ticker dead set on the Unison ?.
Be wary of Omni directionals mate. House guests think they are posh ashtrays
Be wary of Omni directionals mate. House guests think they are posh ashtrays
ha ha - good point about the ashtray mistake loving the flat at the moment and dead set on valve amplification. Not dead set on the unison (although its a front runner) open to more suggestions of course. On the speaker front it looks like the Audio note AX2 is a) inexpensive b) I like the simplicity c) they are made for valves d) I think they look great in white
loving the flat at the moment and dead set on valve amplification. Not dead set on the unison (although its a front runner) open to more suggestions of course. On the speaker front it looks like the Audio note AX2 is a) inexpensive b) I like the simplicity c) they are made for valves d) I think they look great in white Thanks Chebby. Love their website - very professionalchebby said:
they do have some charios as second hand but they are floorstanders -nice though interesting ART's on there - what do you think of these?
chebby
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I couldn't possibly afford anything on that website. Just answering your question regarding a UK dealer/distributor for Chario.gbhsi1 said:Thanks Chebby. Love their website - very professionalchebby said:
Mid Ex used to have an exdem section but i cannea find it on their new posh site,lol. ?. Do they come with the optional bass units cos if they do you essentialy have a floor stander ?. How much ?. If you are interested then give Derek a call at ART, he is a great guy and with tell you more about them.
But as ever , you need to dem , nag nag nag.
But as ever , you need to dem , nag nag nag.
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