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Proac D38R with SET amp

Hi

Anyone here has or heard a pair of Proac D38R driven by a SET amp of relatively low 10Ws per channel? I know the Proac website actually states recommended power from 10W onwards but am not sure of how the speakers will sound with 10W.... i listen mainly to jazz, blues, vocals and some classical, in a 13' x19' room.

thanking you in advance for sharing your experience.

best regards
fudgeo
audioconnection
1,271 posts
 
we have set up the Proac D 38s with the Cary 805 Mono Blocks with wonderful results.
fudgeo OP
9 posts
 
I should clarify that the 10W SET amp is part of my existing set up and the Proac is something that I am considering as I was offered this opportunity to acquire...
thanks.
brf
1,715 posts
 
I've heard the Proac D38 mated with 845/211 based SET and they sounded awesome.
nolitan
865 posts
 
I have heard the D38r driven with a 2a3 amp (3w) or so.
Very small room, 3m x 4m. It sounded pretty ok tonally but i felt the amp was not making the most of what those speakers are capable of doing.
I would opt more power if I had the choice.
ecclectique
509 posts
 
I would have my doubts about any an amplifier employing a single 2a3 triode/channel. May work if configured in parallel/channel however I still don't believe that it would be a synergistic match.
As mentioned above, the Cary 805's are a fabulous paring with the larger proacs.

Best of luck with your journey.
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