BAT, ARC, VAC, Shindo?

Do you have a sub? A good sub might be fun to try. You could take a little load off the VAC and give it a little more headroom for those high spl nights.

Maineiac

My previous amp was the 10W/Ch Shindo Cortese which had no problem driving the Silverbacks in a 25X15 space opening to the kitchen and a hallway. I have the attenuators on the Sinhonias set at 12 O'clock (1/2 power) and have no issues with SPL for 2 channel or HT.

If you're concerned about power, I suggest taking a look at Shindo's new high power (80W) Corton-Charlemagne mono amps. Lashing the Cortons to your 90db efficient Silverbacks should cure any SPL worries ;-)

Best,
Wayne

Wrp

What's the price on the Corton-Charlamagne's? From the name I would guess the price of an old Porche. I think I remember reading somewhere that DeVore said his favorite Shindo amp was the Cortese.

Lokie, I do have a sub for HT but there is no need for it as far as 2 channel goes - The silverbacks and the VAC can gut it out without a problem on the SPL. I am more concerned dropping from 80W down to 25W if there will still be enough drive. Everyone I talk to tells me that that will not be an issue.

I believe the Corton Charlamange list at $14K for the pair. FWIW, I'm powering my 90dB Super 8s with a puny 15 wpc Montille and I get plenty of spls.