Zu Omen or Tekton Lore

In general, all things equal, more power = more control. But it is also true that the lower power SETS and class A tube amps may give you a sweeter, more "romantic" type of sound but at the expense of headroomm, spl, etc. You should be fine.

8wpc should be more than enough for dynamic headroom issues with a 98dB sensitive speaker. With big, wideband drivers like this, though, damping might be more of a factor than sheer watts. Just a thought.

Oh, and I like that Manley Stingray quite a lot. Nice matchup there.

Thanks for the feedback. I may give those Lore's a try. BTW, here's a pic of my amp:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1443421242667.2062517.1147196690&type=3#!/photo.php?fbid=1768468568647&set=a.1443421242667.2062517.1147196690&type=3&theater

trying to decide between the m-lore and lore for a guest room approx 14x16... will be using a 40w idecco, about 75% movies 25% music... wondering how the bass is on the m-lore and any input would be appreciated thanks

Great review

http://www.stereomojo.com/TEKTON%20MLORE%20SPEAKER%20REVIEW/TektonM-loreSpeakerReview.htm