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

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!!!

@david_ten I am using Raven Audio Silhouette MK2 monoblocks. 6550WC quads 120W each side. 

They did beautifully with not so easy to drive Raidho C3 and another half a dozen speakers. 

Also had a rotation of SS amps but the Ravens were so good I sold them all because I was not listening to them. 

Good to know the Raven works well. Ive got a Reflection MK2 laying around. Im sure its not as good as the Mono's but as long as its in the ballpark.