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Devore Nines and amp match


I’m putting together a second system using a Primaluna Dialogue integrated (about 35 watts). I’m considering a used pair of Devore Nines (nominal impedance 8 ohms (5.6 ohms minimum), 91dB sensitivity).  I can’t find impedance / phase info on this speaker, but my goal is an easy load and to use the 8 ohm taps. 

Anyone have experience with this speaker with tube gear? I’ve read user comments in a few forums that these older Devore’s need a lot of current to really shine, and low power amps aren’t the best fit (contrary to their reputation). I figure 5.6 min is close to the edge anyway, and without phase angle info I’m leaning against them at the moment. 

Anyone have experience or opinion on this matching? Finding efficient tube friendly speakers is one difficult task. Gibbon X would be great...except they’re $16K so that’s not going to happen!


glow_worm
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three_easy_payments
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I would think the O/93 or O/96 would be an easier pairing with a lower-medium powered tube integrated.
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atmasphere
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The Devores are a good match with tube amps, even though with a fairly high output impedance as tube amps go. The Primaluna will be no worries.
glow_worm OP
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Thanks Ralph. Much of my understanding about tube / speaker matching is from what you’ve written here. Much appreciated. I’ve made one expensive mistake already and I want to avoid another. 

I’ve also read about the somewhat high output impedance with the Primalunas (or some of the models anyway). Appears to me that this is generally a negative, but I haven’t figured technically how this effects speaker matching...these discussions are beyond my pay grade. 
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akiravelvet
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I second the idea to get a used pair of the 0/93's as 35 watts is more than enough for those.

i used to have a pair of the nines and found the upgrade to the 0/93's night and day difference.

wait for a used pair to pop up in the 5-6k range
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