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Tube Amps for Coincident Super Eclipse

I have just purchased a pair of Coincident Super Eclipses, and am seeking advice from my noble HI-FI friends on which tube amp to mate with these speakers. I would like to keep my price below $3500. I auditioned them with the Cary 300SEI and that was pretty sweet. Any thoughts?? Thanks!!!
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jim
418 posts
 
I agree with the VT100 Mk II. This is the only way to go in your price range. Hell, man, it's the only way to go, period, with you speakers. The exception would be speakers with a difficult load. Then you'd need a VT 200. But the truth is that the VT 100 Mk II is better SOUNDING than it's big brother. Prices are great right now since Audio Research is shipping the MkIII versions. Right around $3,000.
emil
205 posts
 
I would look into an OTL amp by either Atmasphere or Transcendent. I believe the Coincidents have a fairly high impedence which makes it an ideal match for an OTL.
glide3
402 posts
 
These are all good suggestions and I would add the Pathos twin Towers to this list(a Sam Tellig favorite). It is 35watts and has the most wonderful presence. I have owned several of the amps listed and this is my personal favorite in this price range. You can occasionally find one used in your price range.
leafs
414 posts
 
I use a set of Rogue 120 with Coincident.Very good match.The Atmasphere Mk 60 are fantastic with the Super Eclipse.
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wellfed
690 posts
 
I personally would contact Israel Blume and take his advice. I own the Atma-Sphere M60 Mk. II's and love them but do not own Coincident speakers. My amps are paired with N.E.A.R. 50Me II speakers. God bless.
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