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Tube amps with Apogee Scintilla's your thoughts ?

I should receive my Apogee Scintilla's tomorrow. Just wondering what is going to happen when I throw the switch to the on position on my old VTL 300 mono's.
Will they handle it or will they expire ?
These are the original 1 ohm version. If there are any users (past or present), what kind of amps did you use on your Scintilla's ? thanks for your thoughts (prayers for the vtl's might help)
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rrog
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True, solid state is a better choice, but if you have the Deluxe 300s, why not try them? They may not play music super loud, but they will play music.
jallen
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I. This case, the transistor is king....krells are the choice.
2. Clip an amp into them and you might not be happy. Jallen
hifihvn
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Some amps that might work. Link[http://www.apogeespeakers.com/scintilla.htm]
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sgr
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Stanwal,
It is my understanding that Magnepan successfully sued Apogee because of patent violations of Magnepan's ribbon technology. Apogee could not survive after this and I believe Magnepan got the right to use Apogee technology which they never have. I'm aware of the new company that is/are going to try to produce Apogees again. I would also assume they are aware of Magnepan's probable interest. You are correct in that the two speakers don't look similar at all. I don't know if the patent has run out. I would assume Magnepan would renew their patent. Magnepan's ribbon is a remarkable sounding work of art. I'm a big fan.
hifihvn
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There is talk on this link about the bass part being a magnetic planar like Magnepan.[http://www.audioenz.co.nz/forums/printthread.php?t=276&pp=15]
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