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Devore O/96 with high powered amplifiers

Just picked up a used pair of Devore O/96 and am awaiting delivery. Still have a pair of McIntosh MC501s (500W) and a pair of Quicksilver V4s (170W) that I used with my previous speakers.

Before I sell the amplifiers for something with less power, I plan to at least try them with the O/96s.

What can I expect to hear? What issues might I encounter?

 

 

allison2
kennyc
2,040 posts
 

What can I expect to hear?.......

BOOM!!  ;)

allison2 OP
37 posts
 

It seems clear that there is little risk in pairing with a high powered amplifier, provided that I don't overdrive the speakers.  At the same time, I may be surprised by the sound quality, especially the low end impact.

 

Has anyone else tried a Quicksilver amp with the Devore O/96?

chrisoshea
475 posts
 

YES...Quicksilver Mid-Monos with both Devore O/93 & O/96..great with both.

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firberger
118 posts
 

To me....you may be on the cusp of having the Best of all worlds , keep a high powered SS amp and also purchase a low watt Tube amp, perhaps a pair of mono 300B's.       Both will have different sound signatures and give you more options!  My suggestion would be to sell the powerful Quicksilver's for a lower wattage option.

allison2 OP
37 posts
 

It is no surprise that I'm interested in exploring SET tube amplifiers.  It will be difficult to justify keeping all these amplifiers around.

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