List : Components with high dynamics

There's macro dynamics (big booms) and micro dynamics (the pluck on a guitar string). I get good dynamics (of both kinds) with my McCormack amp and relatively efficient speakers (@90db efficient).

But I have never heard dynamics (of both types) done better than with highly efficient speakers e.g. Klipshorns (105db efficiency). These are driven with 2 watt SET amps, which nobody would consider dynamic on anything less than Klipshorns. Of course they have other drawbacks that are not particularly suited to my tastes, but you can't fault them in the dynamics department.

So, my gut says that dynamcis are more of a function of the speaker efficiency than anything else, as long as there is an amp with sufficient headroom to drive them. However I don't think you would get the same result with a 1000 watt amp and 87db efficient speakers.

Enjoy,
Bob

"So, my gut says that dynamcis are more of a function of the speaker efficiency than anything else"

You will not get good overall dynamics out of a speaker that is not capable of it no matter what, that's for sure!

The VAC 140's fit the bill....real immediacy and dynamics.

"The VAC 140's fit the bill....real immediacy and dynamics."

One would hope so for that kind of money.

I am a big VAC fan and think their pieces are simply gorgeous and also great sounding to my ears.

But seriously, shouldn't any piece of equipment in this price range have great dynamics?

Sorry to rant. I'm actually probably quite jealous that I probably cannot afford or at least justify the cost of the really good VAC stuff at this point in my life.

Mapman....if you keep yours eyes open there are extreme deals on the larger VAC Ren series....I don't think people want to spend the money to retube these amps....but take it from me their foolish not too....but somebody else's good fortune.