ICE Amps for classical music?

The nuforce looks like it would be a little weak ( power wise) for an 1 ohm ribbon or planer type speaker.

Not saying it can't but it would appear 500 @ 1 is about what is needed for good dynamics.

Specifications:

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Configuration: Mono Input:
RCA and true balance XLR
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Power output (see Power FAQ)
Ref 9 V3 / Ref 9 V3SE

Power/Load 8 ohm 4 ohm 2 ohm
Peak Power ) 325W 650W 1300W (20 msec)
RMS Power 175W 335W 335W

*RMS power denotes maximum continuous power. Peak power denotes an instantaneous power boost. Note that typical listening normally requires about 15W of power. These high power amplifiers provide more than sufficient power for just about any speakers on the market.

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Interesting to hear of other recommended brands , so far we have .

Bel Canto
Nuforce
H2O

Others ?

From the Rowland side you can likely add: Model 501 monos + twin PC-1 rectifiers, Continuum 500 integrated, Model 312 stereo, Model 301 monos. 301 Yields 90Amps peak per chassis. . . Other models half as much. 501s works best front-ended by PC-1, because it does not incorporate PFC in the power supply regulation.

Worth pointing out that most manufacturers are a somewhat conservative lot, and may not admit support for 1 Ohm loads in product literature. . . usual caveat emptor I guess. G.

Weseixas, my speakers are Intuitive Design Summits 89db @4ohms minimum, so in my case the amps are pretty much loafing along.

Rx8man,

Weak was inappropriate and agree it would be more than enuff for your setup ...

regards,

If I had Scintillas or similar beasts, plus a larger room, I'd start looking another direction for more oomph, in my smallish room things are cool.