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tube amps and electrostatics

What kinds of experiences have people had mating tube amps to electrostatic speakers (full range and/or hybrids)? I love the sound of both separately, but am concerned about the reactance of electrostats with tube power. I already own the CJ CAV-50 and am looking to upgrade my speakers with something in the $2500 range. Thanx, Dave
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georgehifi
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I need to point out to you Bombaywalla that this Green Mountain speaker is far from being a hard load, if fact it's quite easy.
As it's a 6ohm average with a not so bad phase angle of -30degrees.
The worst load frequency for an amp happens where they cross at 100hz where the impedance is 6.5ohms with -25degrees phase angle.
So this speaker can be regarded as quite an easy one for amps to drive.

Cheers George
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Not to worry, enjoy the speakers; there are amplifiers up to the task, and with more to spare.
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atmasphere
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^^ Yup! We shown with Roy's speakers at audio shows in the past. Never had a problem with them.
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