Funny, to me Tekton sound like real music, and it is other speakers that sound like a hi-fi.
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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“ Funny, to me Tekton sound like real music, and it is other speakers that sound like a hi-fi.“ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdJ8x6lyrfo |
25wpc? I have had the neighbors complain about the loud music while I was using a 1.5 wpc 45 triode. It’s not simply a case of choosing a speaker with a high efficiency rating. You need to choose a speaker with a very benign impedance curve. IOW, don’t buy anything with multiple drivers. The more drivers, the less appropriate the speaker is for tube amplification. Yes yes, I know the forum Einstein has speakers with dozens of drivers which he cannot stop crowing about. But reality is he is not Einstein but a bad a rendition of Helen Keller. Go for either single driver speaker, or if that is too radical for you, an efficient two way floor stander. |
Tektons are solid for tubes. I own,. Really there is no more efficient speakers out there then Klipsch as well. Heritage line , Horns. Cornwalls, Fortes if you have the right room, Hersey . They match wonderfully with tubes. You have to like the sound of horns but the match with tubes is amazing. Tekton will work hate to say it as everyone jumps on Miller but the product is solid and fraction of the cost of so called high end speakers. Cost to build isnt anything near what these folks charge for gear its insane. |
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