Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure

Is it just me or is 15,000 clams for a single driver speaker pair seem somewhat pricey? I know...it's me...damn...

@saleh84, congratulations on your purchase.

Bakoon 13R is a great match.

@saleh84  I second  @toetapaudio 's congratulations on acquiring your Cube Audio Nenuphars!!!

Thanks for sharing how incredibly well the speakers are working for you, paired to your Line Magnetic 845 SET amp.

Hi sale84,
Your situation is totally expected and predictable.
The designer/builder has clearly stated the Cube Audio Nenuphar is specifically meant to be used with amplifiers possessing
1 little or no NFB
2 Relatively high output impedance
3 low damping factor (DF)

The special single driver has a very powerful magnet/motor assembly and is very well damped and controlled. An amplifier that utilizes high levels of NFB which results in very low output impedance and high damping factor is exactly what you need to avoid.

It is no surprise the superb Nenuphar speaker sounds magnificent with a high quality SET amplifier (Most often zero NFB) such as your Line Magnetic 845 or David_ten’s teriffic 2A3 SET mono blocks. High NFB amplifiers (which yields very low output impedance) are detrimental. IMO the Nenuphar is worth every penny based on feedback I’ve received. BTW solid state amplification are  fine as long as they adhere to the designer’s recommendation/ guidelines.
Charles

Saleh84,
Your Gryphon is an excellent amplifier "with the right speaker". Some speakers demand amplifiers with high current delivery with lower output impedance due to low and difficult to drive load characteristics and often steep phase angles. The Nenuphar is the antithesis of this type of speaker. Your LM 845 wouldn’t be a good choice with these current hungry speakers. I much prefer your LM /Nenuphar approach.
Charles