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Pairing Tenor 75 OTL with Soundlab Majestics?

Has anyone tried (or heard) the big Soundlabs ( I have the Majestics) with the Tenor 75 OTL amps? The 75wpc is of some concern, but I understand Soundlabs thrive on OTL designs. I'd be interested in hearing from those in the know.

Thanks,

Jeff
jmslaw
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albertporter
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I ran my Sound-Lab Ultimates with Viva Aurora SET which is a very low power amp. I also ran Ultimates with a couple of Atma-Sphere OTL amps, including the 200 WPC version.

The Viva was more liquid and mystical sounding but very limited in it's ability to play dynamics or loud like the Atma-Sphere. The Tenor probably shares some of the personality of both amps I ran but with it's own strengths.

I added my comments to help keep your thread alive, I hope you find an Audiogon member with the exact combo you specify.
jmslaw OP
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Thanks, Albert, for the response. My room is about 4000 cubic feet, and I'm concerned I won't have the power I need at the extremes.
mmike84
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I think you're wasting your time. Those two will not go well together and will squander the strengths of each piece.
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atmasphere
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Hi Jeff, you will need a lot more power to work with a room that size!
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albertporter
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Agree with others about room size, more power is better and with the low efficiency of the Sound-Lab big amps are a requirement.

My room is about 5600 cubic feet and with the Sound-Lab Ultimate (a bit less efficient than yours), the three amps that got dynamics and volume correct were Atma-Sphere 200 watt, Tube Research GT-400 and VTL 750.

The Atma-Sphere and VTL are very reliable, can't say the same about my experience with Tube Research. Hope you're able to find a match that makes you happy.
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