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Speakers for triode tube amps

I have a Luxman CL 38u SE tube preamp and matching MQ 88 SE Triode tube amp rated at 25 wpc. I m using ProAc Anniversary Tablets at the moment and I’m wondering how I can upgrade to a speaker that can be driven with 25 Triode watts. Any recommendations on a high quality 8 ohm speaker that is easy to drive?  I know Wilson Tune Tots are out of the question (impedance/ sensitivity issues- they were my first choice.  Not interested in horn loaded speakers.  I Love the Harbeth P3 but I already own a pair of 40.1s in my main system. Any suggestions??
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sbank
3,379 posts
 
Devore and Silverline are two brands making great quality speakers that are designed with and for tube amps. If I was in your shoes, I'd be looking for Devore O93 or O96. Cheers,
Spencer
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three_easy_payments
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+1 On the DeVore O/’s Take a look at Art Dudley’s review. And yes, you totally want an 8 ohm or higher speaker to pair magically with an amp with this topology.  Your instincts are dead on.

https://www.stereophile.com/content/listening-189-luxman-mq-88use
mozartfan
2,143 posts
 
 that can be driven with 25 Triode watts.

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I havea   pair of DavidLouis 8 inchers arriving next week, 
8 oghms, wide band
look veryyyyy promising. stay tuned for a  YT demo, in 3 weeks or less. 
thats my best pick for you./
Stay away from a  2 way. You are wasting your time and money.

mozartfan
2,143 posts
 
Why 8 ohms. Nevermind. I know. Same old story. The speakers you seek are called Tekton

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OK Tekton 
vs 
DavidLouis at the shootout. 
I bet DavidLouis beats your Tek's.

mozartfan
2,143 posts
 
Tekton

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Just googled Tekton’’s

 You GOT to be joking.
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