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Good point. The Duntech are quite a load (7 transducers) and as such can be dynamically constrained by the power amp.
Good point. The Duntech are quite a load (7 transducers) and as such can be dynamically constrained by the power amp.
Recommendation for a modern Duntech Sovereign 2001 replacement
After o.a. the Snells (Model A/II, B Minor), Vandys (2Ce sigII), Thiels (2.2, 3.6), I settled on Dunlavy (SC I, III, IV) and Duntech (Black Knight and Sovereign 2001). These all have 1st order xo and soft dome speakers (I have had plenty of other speakers).
I listen mostly to classical, Jazz and occasionally classic Rock. Must have superb mid range.
Looking for a modern version (closed box or electrostatic) which should be smaller and, very important, offers a higher WAF (which should not be difficult).
Any recommendations?
I listen mostly to classical, Jazz and occasionally classic Rock. Must have superb mid range.
Looking for a modern version (closed box or electrostatic) which should be smaller and, very important, offers a higher WAF (which should not be difficult).
Any recommendations?
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shadorne, I'm not an engineer but I don't believe the number of transducers is the major factor in determining the necessary amp power. If that was the case then the Infinity IRS would have required something like a welding machine to drive them. ;^) As mentioned, I owned Duntech Princess speakers for many years. They were rated at 90 dB (with 5 transducers) but I didn't believe that. I expect ratings can be based upon individual driver specifications, but in this case the first-order crossover was very complex. So I believe that reduced the efficiency of the speaker overall. In spite of the 90 dB rating John Dunlavy recommended at least 200 wpc for "optimum performance". I tried many amps over the years, tube and SS, beginning at 100 wpc. What I found to sound best (musical and effortless) was a pair of Parasound JC-1s rated at 800 wpc into their 4 ohm rating. Something that may confuse the issue is that many owners of DAL speakers reported satisfaction with more modest amps. But as far as I know the DAL line up utilized different drivers than the Duntechs. Bottom line, I agree with shadorne that Duntechs can be constrained by amp choice but I don't believe it is because of the number of drivers. |
@audiotroy have you ever heard big Duntechs or the Tekton Ulfberts? I've owned the Moab and I can definitely say they don't touch my Duntech Crown Princes or Black Knights. I highly doubt the Ulfbert is much different given the MUCH more attention to engineering detail that goes into a Duntech/Dunlavy speaker.
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