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

Bondman- Any thoughts of running full-range into the Ohm's? In my (limited) experience it can aid in breaking them in and deciding at what frequency to cross-over the sub at. The Ohm's I have (MWT's) handle bass better than any speaker I've had above 40 hz.

Hmmmm....

Let's suppose, theoretically, that a guy with a birthday coming up in a few months, who owned Ohm Walsh 100 s-3's, was toying with the idea of getting a higher powered integrated amp for his speakers. This guy currently has a Unison Unico, which is a tube-SS hybrid that puts out 80 watts/channel into 8 ohms. It plays plenty loud in this guy's small-ish room, but he's curious about what more power "breathing room" would do for the Ohms.

What would you suggest as a move up? Or should he just stay put?

Parasound - Your idea is actually a very good one. First, I agree, it should aid in the burn-in process. Second, my comments would be more relevent if I listen to them full-range. That said, you've got to hear the Vandersteen 2Wq to understand how well they work. Completely different presentation from your typical home theater burp-box, and very easy to blend with one's main speakers.

Rebbi - I would certainly try some out to see if an upgrade is worthwhile. What kind of budget are looking at? Does your Unico have pre-outs? If so, you might consider a separate power amp, especially if you like the Unico's character.

Rebbi - I'm just throwing out ideas, others here might have better recommendations, but 3 things you could try:

1.An NAD - C -375BEE - (150W)
2.Switch to seperates - Maybe something like Audio by VanAlstine - you can put together a tube pre with a solid state amp.
3.Send your integated to Underwood hifi: http://www.underwoodhifi.com/mod_unison.html

Zkzpb8,

Thanks a lot for the suggestions! I'd be looking to keep this under $1500 for an integrated amp... I figure I can still get around $800 for the Unico here on A'gon, which would take the sting out of the purchase price.

I was thinking of the C375BEE -- Sam Tellig just gave it a glowing review in Stereophile -- seems like a lot of bang for the buck. And I stopped into a local dealer who said he'd let me take it home overnight to see how it sounds in my system.

Never looked at Audio by VanAlstine but I will.

I spoke to Wally at Underwood. I don't know if he's still selling mods to the Unico. He's stopped selling Unison retail -- told me that the MSRP's had risen so much recently that they just weren't a good value anymore.

Bondmanp,

Sadly, no pre-outs on the Unico.