Tube amp for "difficult" speakers,,,


I have a pair of Consequence Dynaudio, mk 2. They work well with my s-state 2x600 watts amp and sounds great esp at large volume levels. But I want to switch to tubes, and even triode if possible. Is good tube amplification unrealistic with these 83 db sensitivity speakers? I am probably not the only one with somewhat "difficult" speakers so all advice is welcome.
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Since tube amps are more sensitive to overall load than most solid-state amps, it is better to know not only the speaker voltage sensitivity of 83 db/watt/meter, but the impedance load. A lot of speakers with low voltage sensitivity are relatively easy loads, so all you really need for a good tube amp match is a fair amount of output power. Conversely, you can have a 92 db sensitivity, but the load can have low impedance dips and can be reactive (high inductance and/or capacitance). In the latter case, it can significantly change the tonal balance of the speakers and/or cause the tube amp to run out of power, especially in the bass. You should be able to procure an impedance versus frequency curve for the speaker from the manufacturer, or you could ask them if they recommend tube amps. I seriously doubt any type of SET amp would work with these speakers, but perhaps some of the more powerful push-pull amps might.
your krell should be maximizing those dynaudios. just get a nightlight to see a glow. even a big mac with tubes isn't going to do any better.
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If your speakers do present a difficult load, there is proabably no better all tube amp (hybrids would also work)to deal with dipping impedances the Music Reference RM9 Special Edition which is one of the few amps that actually increases power into 4 ohms (200 watts)compared with 8 ohms (160 watts) and that should be enough power to drive speakers with your sensitivity. However if I did have a difficult speaker load I would proabably look at the Pass XA.5 amps that Tvad recommends.