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Berning ZH-270 & Joule Electra LA-100 MK3 speaker

HI,

Using the above with a modest but killer JVC QLY-55F TT, and Von Schweikert VR3 speakers. Since involving the amp & pre in my system, I now realize that the VR3's are sadly lagging behind in speed, clerity and dynamics. . I'm seeking advice as to which fulll range speakers would be an awesome match with the Berning and Joule. Eletrostats, Box, it's all good. I want speed, attack, Dynamics and clerity. What are ZH-270 people using out there?

Thanks...Rocker77
rocker77
rlwainwright
1,904 posts
 
You should probably look at the Gallo Reference 3.0/3.1/3.5 speakers - VERY fast, incredible imaging, excellent integration of drivers, and a reasonably small footprint.

The Gallos love high-current amps, the Berning would seem to be a very good choice. Dave Pogue, a well-respected Audiogon member, is running his Ref. 3s with a very nice 845 SET with modest wattage but huge current thanks to massive transformers. His setup is as sweet as I've ever heard and he is driving his Ref. 3s in a fairly large room, approx. 18x40...

You might want to ping him on his setup and the speakers' capabilities. He is a very nice man and quite knowledgable.

-RW-

-RW-
rlwainwright
1,904 posts
 
Ooops! I hit the Submit button a little too soon. I just wanted to add that I am driving my Ref. 3s with a Butler TDB-5150 - 5-channel, 150 watts/ch. tube/MOSFET hybrid and the combo sounds excellent. Not quite as good as Dave's, but really quite nice for an HT/Music combo. system....

-RW-
kjo
45 posts
 
Here's a 3rd vote for the Merlins. I use the VSM MX's with the Berning ZH 270 and the Joule LAP 150 mk II and the synergy is excellent.
rocker77 OP
5 posts
 
Thanks guys for all the great replies. Right now I am auditioning a sweet pair of vintage Crown Electrostatic 2x6 hybrids. Not near the bass bloom of my Von Schweikert VR3's but the speed and clerity does allow the speed of the Berning to show itself in spades! These guys are ugly ducklings but Crown did a pretty good job of matching the 2 10" woofs with the stats. If I ever get my tube upgrade from Vintage Tube Services (shrug), it should even be a more enjoyable listening experience. "Olde world Service eh?

Cheers...rocker77
tubegroover
2,320 posts
 
Hi Rocker

I just received my tube order from Andy yesterday after 2 weeks. He told me it would be awhile if that was ok. After years of dealing with him, what's good for Andy is good for me. I really like his old world approach in the hustling bustling times we live in, its refreshing. He DOES work at a slower pace it would seem but one thing for sure, you really do get what you pay for and if you're inclined he is an encyclopedia of tube knowledge. Maybe why he takes longer? He likes to chat. Certainly one of my favorite tube vendors, no hype just Andy, enjoy!
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