LS3/5a's - what amps are you using?


If there are any LS3/5a owners out there I'd be interested to know what you are running them with. They're a hard load and very inefficient, so they're not an easy speaker to run....

All comments welcome.

-M
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an e40 rogers amp(class A).....there are a few on ebay from the uk right now. built by audio note in GB and designed by rogers for the ls3/5, its the most powerful 40w tube amp i've ever owned. works great with other hard loads as well, and has a phono stage worth the entire price.
I have a pair of Rogers LS 3/5a's 15 ohm versions which I have driven with a J Korneff 45 using RCA 2A3 biplates, and also with a Jadis Orchestra Reference with KT 90's both with great success. I also have a pair of Soliloquy SM2A3's (11 ohm designed for low powered SET's) and the Rogers are equally easy to drive.
I have 15 ohm LS3/5a's that I purchased in 1979. They have been re-wired and have new hardware. I am driving them with an ARC SP-6b into a Fuchs modified Dynaco ST-70. A very musical setup.
Jeff
the jolida 1501 tubed pre 100 watt power solid state output used it to dive spendors rogers and vandersteen excellent in everyway