Sanders 10B Electrostatic

Clio09
Albert, I would suggest taking a look at the Music Reference RM-200. Can drive a 1 ohm load

Wow, is that required for the Sanders 10B?

Hew
If you haven't done so as yet, I'd suggest that you talk with the man himself to get some ideas. My audio buddy just got Magtechs for his Maggies and was very impressed with how knowledgeable and forthcoming Roger was.

I've spoken to Roger at shows many times, definitely a passionate man about his speakers and they do indeed sound good even under show conditions.

My fear about asking advice on amps would be some bias toward his solid state design.

My friend is searching for tube amp option so I‘m hoping for real world experience from Audiogon members. I appreciate all the input so far, wish I had experience with these so this would not be necessary.

Albert, it may not be required for the 10B but how many 100 watt tube amps can drive a 1 ohm load? Given that it should be able to handle the impedance of the speaker. As for current, if the RM-200 doesn't meet the challenge I am sure the RM-9 Special Edition can, but the price on that amp is substantially higher compared to the RM-200.

Clio09
Albert, it may not be required for the 10B but how many 100 watt tube amps can drive a 1 ohm load?

Is the Sanders a 1 ohm load? If yes, do you know across what part of the musical spectrum?

What is your opinion on 200 + WPC tube amps? Say Audio Research REF 250W mono blocks or Atma-Sphere 200W mono blocks?

Do you think they are up to task for Sanders?

Given what is written here: http://www.dagogo.com/sanders-sound-10b-floorstanding-speaker-review a pair of Atma-Sphere M-60's or the previously mentioned Music Reference amps should do the trick. If what I read in the review is correct the bass section of the 10B has it's own amp and electronic crossover. So the tube amp only has to power the panel section.

I had the Music Reference RM-200 with special hand-wound tranformers. Very nice amp. It was running KT-120's. I'm wondering whether Roger has determined whether it will run with KT-150's...