@mesch
thanks for your input - helpful!
thanks for your input - helpful!
BEL 1001 MK5 driving Joseph Audio Pulsars
I own the BEL amp and considering the purchase of a used pair of the Plusars.
My concern is the Pulsars 83.5 dB sensitivity as measured in Stereophile. They do have a benign impedance curve, not dipping below 6 ohms. This to me means a speaker that thirsts after watts as opposed to current.
The BEL is rated at 50wpc into 8ohm and doubles down into 4 and 2 ohm loads, likely due to a very conservative 8 ohm rating. Easily drives my Esoteric MG10s (87dB sensitive, 6ohm nominal impedance) to very loud levels.
My room size is `12.5 by 14.5 x 8.5 feet. An asset for speakers of low sensitivity.
I am looking for thoughts regarding the BEL's ability to drive the Pulsars in a modest size room.
My concern is the Pulsars 83.5 dB sensitivity as measured in Stereophile. They do have a benign impedance curve, not dipping below 6 ohms. This to me means a speaker that thirsts after watts as opposed to current.
The BEL is rated at 50wpc into 8ohm and doubles down into 4 and 2 ohm loads, likely due to a very conservative 8 ohm rating. Easily drives my Esoteric MG10s (87dB sensitive, 6ohm nominal impedance) to very loud levels.
My room size is `12.5 by 14.5 x 8.5 feet. An asset for speakers of low sensitivity.
I am looking for thoughts regarding the BEL's ability to drive the Pulsars in a modest size room.
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@bobheinatz Yes, I plan on keeping mine for a few more years. This after considering replacing it and deciding that I have no idea what amp I would replace it with. Was thinking a Pass XA25. Also was considering returning to an integrated amplifier. Now keeping myself in a holding pattern. Maybe do a couple touch-and-goes. |
@mesch If you are interested in selling your BEL amp please message me. |
@iansr I sold it about 4 years ago here on AG. |
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