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Small, tube-friendly speaker suggestions needed

I've been searching ad nauseum and still can't find my speaker. It needs to be a stand mount / monitor. I tried out ACI Sapphire XL recently and didn't like them (too hi fi sounding). I'm looking for a musical speaker like the Spendor S3/5. My amp is 30 wpc push-pull and I'm in a smaller room. Suggestions? Not interested in the Reference 3a speakers, though.
greg7
tobias
1,534 posts
 
I have an Audio Space AS-3i integrated, EL34s in push-pull (although right now I have KT66s in it). The room is very small. Speakers are Triangle Titus ES.
thorman
1,262 posts
 
How about one of the Merlins ????
bbro
191 posts
 
I have a pair of Spendor S 3/5 (not the slightly more forward S 3/5 e) which I am driving with a small push pull EL 84 integrated (Jolida 102B with EH gold pin EL 84s and some cap upgdrades) in a small room with great results. If price is an object try to get your hands on a pair of Sound Dynamics RTS 3's used for about $100-$150 and you will be very pleasantly surprised.
hitman_hifi
75 posts
 
I've had the same problem finding tube-friendly speakers for my 15W integrated. I settled on the Energy C-3's since I'm on a tight budget and they have a respectable 90dB in-room efficiency. I understand efficiency isn't everything, but it's a good starting point when shopping for speakers.

The Von Schweikert VR-1's are highly recommended for small tube systems. However, having 30W to play around with, I'm sure there's a lot more options out there.
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pehare
838 posts
 
Coincident Triumph...made for tubes
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