Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure

@dlcockrum   Nice. Thanks for posting the above.

Nenuphars are very impressive indeed. Was concerned about how my large tube monoblocks would pair with them but they sound fantastic. 

Continuing my explorations of tube amplifiers with the Nenuphars, I purchased a David Berning ZH-230 amp from Rick at Hi-Fi One in California. A splendid amp and a good match with the Cubes. A couple of years ago I had used an LTA L10 integrated which is also a ZOTL design. As my mother used to say, it didn't send me anywhere I couldn't get back from.

The Berning amp, however, is like drinking spring water. It has the detail of the Bakoon/Enleum amps but without any sharpness. Definitely recommended for an audition if you get the chance.

Interesting enough, Rick also sent along a passive preamp that he and Steve McCormack had put together some years ago. Surprisingly (to me) it is a very good combination -- that transparency thing.

- Robert

@eric5kim  They are, aren't they. : )

Which "large tube monoblocks" are you driving your Nenuphar speakers with? Thanks.

@rwpollock  Robert, thanks for sharing. Great to hear you are 'drinking in' the results. 

The list of excellent amplifier - Nenuphar pairings is growing!!!