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

REb,

I did consider a hybrid integrated recently when upgrading and looking for a taste of tubes.

The Unisons were high on my list. I suspect the Unico does quite well with 100s.

BTW, I think current is a bigger factor with the larger Walsh drivers for larger rooms. I notice the difference much more with my 5's than my 100s.

Mapman, Thanks for the defintion on the whole current thing...I was just about to write looking for that when you explained how to look at it. All this discussion is making me think I need to come up with an interim solution on the power side. I already know I want to go for something higher end in the $2-4k range down the line but that is probably a year away. SO, I am going to have to look at what I can get in the $400-500 range used probably not new for the interim. I saw some stuff from NAD and Cambridge Audio on A'gon but I am guessing this wont pass the "current test". I will have to post and see what ideas people have....this is turning into an obsession.

Joe,

Underwood HiiFi is in your zip code. They do a fairly brisk trade in used goods, so you might give 'em a ring. They also handle Bel Canto - an integrated I (briefly) used successfully with my 100s. If they have/can get a used one, it would likely be <$1K, though how much "<", I couldn't say.

Good Luck,

Marty

PS My comment re: 45wpc likely being a problem. It's always possible that a 45wpc has a wildly overspeced power supply and CAN supply adequate current. However, IME, that's pretty unlikely, which is why I said 45WPC is "almost" certainly a problem. Just clarifying.

Good point Marty. Specs alone may be a general indicator but seldom tell the whole story.

Finally received a set of very customized/upgraded Walsh 5-S3 with prototype 5000 drivers modified for extra treble. (this is John's description). Will set them up after work today. I was just too out of it after work yesterday. Looking forward to it.