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Atma-sphere S-30 with Reference 3A?

Has anybody used this combo? If so, would love to hear your comments on their synergy. I am needing to upgrade my amplifier and have looked at Atma-sphere and others to pair with my Reference 3A De Capo's. I use a CEC TL51XR for my source, my room is of medium size. Thanks!
sean34
audio_blow_hard
25 posts
 
That is a nice combo. I had the Mk 60's. Really nice sound. I think you will love it.
mrderrick
292 posts
 
I have the M60 Mk3's paired with the De Capo I's. There's nothing to get in the way of the music. Add an Atma-Sphere pre and you may never want for anything else. (I don't!)
sean34 OP
95 posts
 
Mrderrick, do you think the S-30 is enough power?
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
It is enough power with the DeCapo's sensitivity (92db?), only question is does the DeCapo have a smooth impedance curve which is important with the OTLs, 30 watts should be enough watts though. The M-60s are way more than enough watts with my 89db Merlins (twice the wattage = 3db) (which do have a very smooth impedance curve).
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