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Single Driver Recommendations + amp Qs, Omega?

Thinking of trying out a pair of Single Driver speakers. Looking for a bookshelf monitor and the Omega Super 3R seemed to pop up quite a bit in some older (5+ yrs.) posts. Looking to find a used pair at $500 or less. Besides the Omega, anything else I should look for? Are there British single driver monitors in this range?

It seemed most were using low output tube amps to drive the Omegas. Can the Omegas or other single driver monitors be driven with a solid state amp? I have a Magnum Audio MF330 Mofset 2x150W amp. Is this amp OK for Omega's or other single driver monitors?
stevensctt
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rar1
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Giving a phone call to Louis Chochos at Omega Loudspeakers may be the place to start.

For the last few months, he has been developing a new line of speakers (Hoyt Bedford). The Type 1 would make for a bigger bookshelf speaker, but it looks very tempting.

I used both a tupe amp (Prima Luna) and solid state receiver(vintage Marantz) to drive my Super 3R speakers for a few years and enjoyed both.

Rich
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sfar
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Another speaker to consider is the JohnBlue JB3. I'm using a pair with a 10-watt tube amp in a nearfield setup in my office. I love them.

I can't advise about your amp question, I've used the JB3's only with fairly low power SS and tube amps.
rayray8
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you could also check out the Tekton 4.5
stevensctt OP
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Thanks for the replies. Is there a British Single Driver monitor (~6 inch driver) available?
stevensctt OP
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Rich (Rar1) -- Talked to Louis today regarding the Hoyt-Bedford Type 1. The speakers look fantastic and I'm also tempted and intrigued.
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