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Atma-sphere M60 II.3-Any good for 4 ohm speaker?

Guys, I like the idea of trying OTL, but, in looking at the mfg. web page, I see the power rating going down to 40 watts for 4 ohm load, and going up to 80 watts for 16 ohm load. I am receiving my speakers next week, and they are 95DB with a 3.8-4 ohm load(Reimer Tetons)What do you think of these amps with a 4 ohm speaker. Also, why does the power go down, not up?

Thanks in advance
711smilin
711smilin OP
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Trelja, I have not bought them yet, I was thinking of buying the pair for the tsunami auction, for a good cause, and a write off. Email me about yours if you would. I just sold my pair of cardinals, and received the DK today. I also have my VRD's kt88 mono's. But am obsessive with this journey. Call me an audiophool, if you will. I do.
bpwalsh
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711smilin, I might be the guy you should be talkin' to :-)

Brian
711smilin OP
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Brian, good suggestion, why did I not think of it.
nealhood
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Can anyone tell me the difference between the new Rendition Audio Monitor 60 and, the Atmasphere M60?

The Monitor 60 is one beautiful piece. I am assuming both these amps were designed by Ralph.

711, an auto-transformer will solve the 4-ohm issue. I used an Atmasphere MA-1 on my Magnepan 3.6's with the auto-transformer with excellent results.

But that Monitor 60.......it sure is nice looking....
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rushton
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As you suggest, the Rendition Audio Monitor 60 is designed by Ralph Karsten; it's styling goes back to the earlier Atma-Sphere M-60 styling that Ralph always liked. The circuit is very close to the current M-60 MkII.3 but in a different chassis.
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