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

Okay, got you. I didn't know if this was the case or if the 5000's were new or what. Makes sense then, and you could maybe benefit from a bit more power there possibly. Those pipe organs can sure push a system to it's limits, that is for sure.

I haven't heard the Van Alstine, but have heard good things about his equipment. I would say if you can purchase with a trial, that would be the way to go in order to make sure you aren't just wasting your money there. Either way, enjoy the tunes! Tim

Coot,

THe BC ref1000m will definitely address any congestion and bass issues. Strongly recommended. I'd expect very good results with the Wyreds as well.

Coot,

Another amp I have used to good effect with my 5s as a pinchhitter for the BCs once is the Tube Audio Design 125 Hibachi monoblocks. These are an absolute steal usually at under $1000 when the y come up for sale here. Unfortunately, TAD was a one man shop and the designer and support guy who was great with service and communications passed away recently,

The TAD 125s are 180w/ch and go for more of a tube amp sound in a mostly SS package. With my 5s, they are lovely all around with a particularly vivid midrange. Ultimate bass authority, slam and control is just a tad behind the BCs at most normal volumes. THe BCs however just continue to expand the sound effortlessly as the volume goes up whereas the TADs will start to compress a bit sooner.

I use the TADs normally with my smaller 100S3 OHMs and they are a perfect match there!

What is your answer to those who whine that digital amps are not great in the treble - say with a soprano voice. Not sure specifically what they mean, but I've read that many times. A roughness I think. That's my fear about W4S in particular and somewhat the BC's.

"What is your answer to those who whine that digital amps are not great in the treble - say with a soprano voice. Not sure specifically what they mean, but I've read that many times. A roughness I think. That's my fear about W4S in particular and somewhat the BC's."

I do not hear any issues. Might be a personal preference thing for how certain amps sound in particular systems.

The BCs/Wyreds/IcePower are highly damped. This works extremely well with the larger OHMs but may not be optimal with other speakers that do not benefit as much from high damping.

THe BCs are the best I have heard with my OHMs. Other amps might have more pros and cons with my smaller monitors. THe BCs sound great but a touch brighter on my Dynaudio monitors than the OHMs. WIth my very small Triangle monitors, the sound is towards the lean side. The Triangle Titus monitors would be best served by a tube amp for example. BUt they still sound very good with the BCs.