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Tekton Pendragons - looking for low watt SET amp

As is my custom after many hours of comprehensive research, including investing time in these forums, I'm looking for first hand insight on marrying my Tekton Pendragons (fully upgraded and bought barely used at a ridiculous price) with a good line stage and low watt SET amp.

I believe I have settled on the Truth line stage and a pair of Coincident Dynamo 34SE Mk II's. I have read reviews on the Dynamo's use with Lore's.  I suppose my primary concern is this....can the Dynamo's adequately power a pair of 4 ohm Pendragon's up to 100db.  I'd prefer to not spend more than $5,000.

Any insight or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.



64voxac30
64voxac30 OP
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I appreciate the responses thus far. My reason for 100db is that I’m often in the kitchen quite some distance away from the speakers. I otherwise listen at about 80db.

I’ll certainly look into Art Audio, although the used market might be my only hope due to cost constraints.
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glennewdick
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yes i did forget the dynamic range my bad.

I do have a suggestion for a SET if your not set on amps.

I’ve recently picked up an Integrated amp from Triode labs sister company Finale Audio both out of Toronto Canada i’ve got the F3008 300b based integrated amp 8wch hammond chokes and Hashimoto output transformers and its to die for with very resonable pricing. all made in canada/usa (well the Hashimoto transformers are Japan of course) with a choice of transformers from James. Hammond, Hashimoto or thier own. Mines dead quiet and very extended with great bass (that was a surprise to me) and extended highs and of course the 300b mids to die for. definatly worth looking at and highly recomended. they have many to look at with lots of options in various price ranges they tend to put the moey into the parts and design so a little industrial looking but nice regardless.


the amp i have is 8wch and I drive 94db speakers (living voice Avatar 2’s) to great effect I’m mostly Jazz, blues, small ensamble, some rock and world music tosed in. they have more powerful amps as well ranging from around $1500 USD to well over $10k

http://www.finaleaudio.com/

http://www.triodelab.com/


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glennewdick
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oh i'm just a customer....
lewinskih01
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FWIW I'm also looking into SETs and have my eye on a Yamamoto A-08S (based on 45 tubes)
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