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


Hi,

I'd love to hear the impressions of people who've actually spent some time with these speakers to share their sense of their plusses and minuses. Mapman here on Audiogon is a big fan, and has shared lots on them, but I'm wondering who else might be familiar with them.
rebbi
Holy schmoly!

Did I read that someone is considering a Crown XLS1500 to run a pair of Ohms? I use an XLS1500 professionally with my bass rig. I gotta tell you, I can run one channel into a 4-ohm cabinet and overpower a PA at an outdoor concert with that rig.

And actually, yes, it is a great amp for home speaker use- I know quite a few guys who do it. Although, with my Micro Walsh Talls it's overkill, so I don't.

There are two drawbacks that I am aware of. First, the noisefloor of these may may not be optimal. They're not exactly whisper quiet. Using the lowpass filter to cut some highs may be a good idea if you have too much high-frequency hiss.

Secondly, they want to see a high voltage at the input. They only have a 1.4 Vrms sensitivity, and experience and a lot of discussion has led me to want at least a 2 Vrms input, which I get with my Eden Navigator pre-amp.

If input sensitivity is an issue, then consider the Carvin HD2000. I also think it looks better, since it's black.
Dsremer, I'm eyeing the D-Sonic 600 w/ch stereo Class D amp for purchase next year. In your opinion, have these new Class D modules surpassed Class A/B and are approaching pure Class A amp, sound wise.
TObe,

I am interested in any review or comparisons you can offer on teh new D-Sonic amps as well. They use newer Class D amp technology and reviews and user feedback on them is in early stages. Thanks.
Ditto. I too would like user feedback on D-Sonics as I will be upgrading shortly.
In response to the question about d-class the d-sonics are quite nice and match my aragon 2007 multi channel in sonic bliss they really do a better job on the low end then many A/B amps that I have listened to. Now first I must let you know that the next d-class amps I am going to discuss I am now a dealer for...AVM MA 3.2 MONOBLOCKS these are in my opinion a sonic match for a number of very fine amps. I currently have been compairing these with my M Levinson 336 dual mono block... they grab the low end better have a wonderful mid and nearly equal the top end of my 336. Condidering that the 336 retailed for $10,000 12 yrs ago and the AVM MONO BLOCKS are a little over 1/2 the price run much cooler,and cost pennies to use, I feel these are a great buy. Also because of their much smaller size can fit nearly anywhere... I am becoming a big d-class fan.
These are the 2 D-Class products that I have used enough to comment on, they are both non fatiguing, quick & powerfull easy to work with. I am very happy with both products....Dennis PrimeOne Media