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Horning owners what amps have you used?

Just curious what amps other owners, or previous owners, of the Aristoteles, Eufrodite, Agathon or Perikles have used. Chime in even if you don't own these speakers but have an opinion.

I know most everyone has heard these speakers with the TRON Discovery or Telstar at RMAF and the 211 is heavenly IMO, but way out of my price range.

I have the Aristoteles Zigma and a Thoress 300B SET (8w). I love it, but like anyone else who is possessed with sound addiction, as Neil says: rust never sleeps.

Has anyone used anything less than 8 watts? Or more power like a 300B PP or 845? I do have a Berning ZH270, and unlike a fellow Audiogon-er who had the ZH230 and Eufrodite and thought highly of the match, the ZH270 sound is not my thing.
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charles1dad
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If the impedance curve is relatively flat that certainly is an asset. Generally speaking S ET amplifiers like to see a higher speaker ohm impedance. Driven very successfully with 3 watt amplifiers does attest to its easy to drive capabilities.
psag
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Take these factors into account:

High sensitivity.

No crossover in the Eufrodite.

Complex internal horn structure takes impulse from all 10 drivers in the case of the Eufrodite.

What this means is that they should be used with the same type of amp used in their design and voicing (high quality SET, I believe).
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charles1dad
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Well, that makes sense to me. I for one certainly don't need to be sold on the advantages and benefits of high-quality SET amplification. I'm hooked for life.
Thanks,
Charles,
psag
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They are really nice speakers. I wonder how my old ones compare to the new model with the curved cabinets.
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dev
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Now we have the newly released version with the 16 brand new bass drivers that Tommy has been working of for some time, Tommy is very happy and said the results have been his long time dream.

Adding Tommy said these new drivers are "HEAVEN" and provides a substantial improvement from top to bottom including warmth and speed, provides the system with a much greater overall linearity.

Interesting indeed and he is currently working on his Statement Sati which should be released some time in the new future.

Charles1dad what does your current system consist of,you now use Tron amplification correct - ya the info I provided about push-pull was an actual reply I received from Tommy but in the end it's all really subjective.
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