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

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.

5000s. Nice!

They supposedly use new drivers and are more efficient, so power parameters for optimal performance might be different and I would expect less demanding.

Please keep us posted. I have not heard any user feedback on these new drivers yet.

More from me in the "music that sounds amazing on the Ohms" category...

Try Paul Simon's 2006 studio album, "Surprise." Simon collaborated with electronica master Brian Eno. Great music (it grew on me), great lyrics, as you'd expect from Simon. And all kinds of opportunities to show off and enjoy what the Ohms can do, spatially (and in terms of great midrange with vocals) on this one. Enjoy!