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Amplifier for Altec Valencia speakers

I have found a pair of Altec Valencia speakers for a new blast from the past project. I am hopeful to hear of experience, both good and bad, regarding hunting down amplifiers for these speakers. Thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts.
unoear
schubert
7,386 posts
 
Sophia Baby Electris is da bomb with these.
missioncoonery
1,242 posts
 
Ive owned a couple different pairs years ago..If memory serves me I used McIntosh most of the time,along w/Marantz and Jadis .Not the greatest speakers IMO but Ok if ya got em cheap.I suggest selling them and buying something better
4musica44107
520 posts
 
Unoear - Do you have the 16 ohm or 8 ohm model?
unoear OP
141 posts
 
Hi Schubert, thanks for the Sophia Babie endorsement!

Missioncoonery, thank you for your insights regarding maximizing utility!

Hey 4musica44107, 16-ohm.
4musica44107
520 posts
 
Unoear - I had a chance to acquire a very nice pair of 16-ohm Valencias about a year ago and foolishly passed on the opportunity. They were being driven with Shindo electronics - the Cortese stereo amp and either the Monbrison or Masseto preamp. Incredibly musical combination! The Cortese is a superb amplifier; it was fantastic with the Valencias and the Shindo pre.
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