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SET Amp question

I'm interested if anybody has experience using a SET amp with certain harder to drive speakers, like the Dynaudios and OHMs in my system, or others. What might one expect from such a combo sound wise? Could it work well say in a smaller bedroom system that will not be played too loudly in general.
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lewhite
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Do you think extra big powercables might tip the response for more at 100-200hz
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mapman OP
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Better power cables might deliver current more effetively to the amp if that were an issue but I would not expect a power cable change alone to deliver the desired results.
rockadanny
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My speakers (EgglestonWorks Fontaine) are not the most efficient (Dynaudio Esotar tweeters), but I am able to drive them to satisfying levels in my medium/large room with Audio Mirror 45 watt SET monoblocks. Rated at 45 watts, but Vlad says more like 55, with peaks to 90. And I do love their glorious SET qualities.

http://www.audiomirror.com
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Rock,

Thanks. Yes, I have had several respond indicating that some better built higher power SETs have produced good results with some less efficient speakers even in lieu of a separate powered sub.
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almarg
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Is there anything that will minimize the speaker SET interaction?
In the case of speakers that are voiced to be used with high damping factor/low output impedance amps, such as typical solid state amps, I would expect that the tonal imbalance problems which were explained in Duke's excellent response could be significantly reduced by inserting a pair of Zero Autoformers between the amp and speakers.

I have no personal experience with them, though.

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-- Al
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