Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?

I think the 80 watts are fine for the 100s.

The 300s and 5s are the real beasts to drive where the high power, very high current amps can add a lot of value, I think.

When I bought the 120w/ch Musical Fidelity amp I'm using now, I did it not certain that it would have the guts to drive the 5's well at the time. My plan was to resell it and move up right away if not satisfied. But the A3CR has been an overachiever since its arrival and I am hard pressed to hear a reason to replace it.

Still, if I had money to burn, I think I do covet those Blue Circle amps based on John's superlative reaction to them. I think a 250 or even 500 w/ch Class D might do equally as well perhaps also, but those BLue CIrcle big boys would sure be sweet.....

I myself am hoping that they do well with my Parasound HCA-2205. I know a lot of people here debate SS vs tube and all that, but for my money current is king when driving any speaker, let alone one with a sensitivity below 90 db.

Class D might best what I have, but I have no desire to change my amp. It's the only part of my system that I think is a 'for life' product. At 60 amps of current and 220 watts per channel, I see no reason to change it. Unless a Theta Dreadnaught were to fall in my lap, that is...

Oh- and before I get the fan-boy groans, I assure you all that I really am not one. I took the username out of enthusiasm and before I began lurking on forums. I had no idea how dumb it was until I read a few links :(

Of course I'm biased, but the Blue Circle gear is exceptional, and a great value given how it's made and how it performs. There's a brand new 150 watt integrated coming out, my guess is it would drive any Ohm speaker beautifully.
I'm actually an omni novice. It's the only kind of loudspeaker I've never owned, i.e. I've had electrostatics, planar magnetics, ribbons, horns, waveguides, conventional dynamic systems, etc. Very much looking forward to experiencing the omni approach. This thread has been very helpful on tips/experience in integrating these types of speakers into the room. If this thread is still alive, I'll report back after hearing the Pennys.

HEy, check out the pics I found on the Blue Circle site.

http://www.bluecircle.com/index.php?page_id=8094

IS that a Micro Walsh can I see perched on top of the new $4000+ Penny's?

Golly, it's awfully close. The mounting flange is different, and it appears bolted on with a greater number of screws (the MW can secures with 4 bolts) but still... the mesh cover and form factor look quite close. Hmmmm.....