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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
pubul57
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Ditto for the M-60s with MXs; a great pairing and all the power I need for my room and music.
martykl
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No surprise on the M60s or MA1s with the VSM MX (how's that for alphabet soup?). As I indicated from the outset, my suspicion is that the S-30 has inadequate OTL output for most loudspeakers (other than horns, etc). Your amps don't have this issue.

Marty
martykl
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I should have noted that the above comment on limted output of the S-30 and the associated bass response on most loudspeakers may be specific to early production S-30s, like mine.

Marty
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