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


Cube Audio (Poland) designs single drivers and single driver speakers. 

Principals are Grzegorz Rulka and Marek Kostrzyński.

Link to the Cube Audio Nenuphar (with F10 Neo driver) speaker page: 

https://www.cubeaudio.eu/cube-audio-nenuphar

Link to 6Moons review by Srajan Ebaen (August 2018):

https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/cubeaudio2/

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Parameters (from Cube Audio):

Power: 40 W

Efficiency: 92 dB

Frequency response: 30Hz - 18kHz ( 6db)*

Dimensions: 30 x 50 x 105 cm

Weight: 40 Kg


* Frequency response may vary and depends on room size and accompanying electronic equipment.
david_ten
@yorkshireman, 
At 10 watts I'm assuming that this is a SET amplifier utilizing a modest 6db of negative feedback (Many SETs are zero negative feedback). The damping factor is pretty modest as to suit the Nenuphars (Per design objective). I can not anticipate any problems with this amplifier. 
Charles 
@charles1dad 

Thanks for the quick and informed response, very much appreciated.

Yes it is a SET amp and as you pointed out slightly unusual with the -6dB, very small, and natural negative feedback, just for better bass.
@charles1dad 

Do you think an even lower watt amp would/might be even better? and do you have any suggestions?
@yorkshireman,
I can not say with any authority that a lower power amplifier would unequivocally be better, certainly as good. @david_ten is enjoying truly splendid results with his superb 2A3 SET . I feel more strongly that the absolute quality of the amplifier is priority number 1.

 The best quality SET you feel that you can afford. SET circuits are straightforward and no mystery. Key criteria are high quality parts, output transformers and very stout power supply. The Nenuphar will readily exploit these amplifier attributes.
Charles 
As far as specific recommendations go there are no shortage of worthy candidates. Have you determined a budget comfort range?
300b SET are more plentiful and are also generally more expensive than 2A3 SET amplifiers. Again, depends on what level/tier of quality you seek. The better the amplifier,  the better the Nenuphar will sound. 

Charles