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Speaker choice for 50w push-pull tube integrated

I have a Graaf GM50 tube integrated paired with relatively inefficient Sonus Faber Cremona Auditors (88db, 4ohm), and may begin to look for a more full-range speaker with an efficiency rating better matched to the amp (maybe 90db, 8ohm). My budget is $6,000 or less--used would be fine.

Does anyone have a suggestion for speakers that would be a synergistic match with the 50w push-pull Graaf? My system fires across the short dimension of an 11" x 30" room.

Thanks in advance for your input.
bob_rodgers
wlo98
25 posts
 
The Eggleston Work Fontaine II is very tube frendly. It is very easy to drive and provide silky smooth mid and high. Bass is also good as well.
enricovesce
9 posts
 
I agree with Jaibo... but if you really want to sell I'm interested...
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flemke
596 posts
 
Totem Forests with 50 watts?
I ran them with 200 and they sounded good.
I don't think 50 will cut it.

Tim
georgemg
69 posts
 
merlin vsm mxe !!!
bob_rodgers OP
38 posts
 
Jaibo-
Have you ever heard the Graaf GM50b integrated? Not sure how you can make your assumption without having heard it first.

On the other hand, I know what you mean about Sonus Faber. I started listening to my girlfriend's Minuettos, bought a pair of Signums (which I just loved), then eventually, after trying lots of other stuff, tried the Cremona Auditors with an REL Strata III sub. I may just move up to the Cremonas or keep what I have. Just thought there may be a better synergy out there somewhere.

Everybody--many thanks for your replies. You ought to check out the Graaf equipment though. The integrated is a very special piece.

-Bob R
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