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

Hi keithr, 
If I'm correct your experience with high sensitivity and efficient speakers has been predominantly Zu Audio.i am not questioning your encounters with them and various amplifiers.  I believe that the Cube Audio Nenuphar though not as sensitive as the Zu are an easier load to drive in real life/actual use. 

People seem to have more success with  low power SET driving Nenuphars compared to these same amplifiers paired with some Zu models. I believe that Srajan Ebaen alluded to this observation in his 6 Moons review of the Nenuphar. I understand that its 92 db sensitivity may lead some to question compatibility with low power SET amplifiers.  Numerous reviews and owners feedback say otherwise. 
Charles 

At many audio shows, the Zu Audio room features their models playing hard rock and metal music playing at extremely high volume.  The speakers are quite capable at delivering at high volume levels.

Full range single driver systems cannot deliver that kind of volume level (the Nenuphars delivered plenty volume for my particular taste) and actually excel at delivering a vibrant sound at quite low volume levels.  Although they are not particularly efficient, they are probably efficient enough for use with some SET amplifiers if one does not demand extreme volume output or use in a very large room.  

Use with a single-ended 300B amp?  I don't know, I never heard them used with that kind of amplifier.  But, I guess they are not well suited for smaller single-ended amps, like those running 45s, given my experience with a 99 db/w 8ohm speaker (I've run this speaker with pushpull 45s, parallel SET 2a3s and pushpull 349s; single ended 45s were okay, but marginal with certain kinds of music).

The OP of this thread david_ten uses the Found Music 2A3 SET mono blocks with stellar performance results. No doubt room size and ultimate listening levels are variables.  Cube Audio pairs the Nenuphar with 45 and 2A3 SET amplifiers (Usually Tektron brand) at audio shows throughout Europe.  These pairings consistently receive high praise.
Charles 

@abd1 Congratulations on acquiring your Canary M90 amp. How soon will you receive your Nenuphar Minis?

Any Nenuphar owners in NC, Virginia, SC or Georgia?  I’m really interested, but need to hear them in person before making a decision.  Of course I’ll wear a mask.  Thanks,

Don Ivey