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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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freediver
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Dump the no floorstanders parameter & look at the Living Voice dynamic speakers..
IF you really must have stand mounts how about the Exotic Monitor from Salk Sound?
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rooze
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Merlin Music TSM are a smaller stand- mounted speaker that work very well with modestly powered tube amps. Read the reviews. There are a few threads here on Audiogon discussing amp options.
I’ve driven mine with higher powered amps like the Thor Audio TPA-60 EL34 based monoblocks and also a lower powered (16w /channel) KT88.
I play loud in a medium sized room (90 plus db at the listening position not uncommon, and 16x17x9 room)
These are excellent speakers if you like an honest presentation with minimal boxy colorations.

freediver
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^^^ WHY suggest a speaker that is no longer made by a company that no longer exists?
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rooze
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Because it’s a fantastic speaker, available from and fully supported by Signature Sound in NYC. I’ve bought parts from Rich at Sig Sound to upgrade my own set and he has an inventory of speakers, drivers and crossover part. Any other questions, Sherlock?
jenney
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Nola Boxer S3 which are 90 Db efficient !
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