Yes, that is true, you don't want a tube power amp with the OHMs especially for that kind of music.
Tubes in the line stage or source can work extremely well though I have found. Prog is one of my core genres I listen to alot. I listen to prog/metal less, but the combo works well there as well. "Deadwing" by Porcupine Tree is killer on my system.
You'll want speaks that are designed to work well specifically with tube power amps.
I'd stay clear of planars and electrostats for that genre as well. Go for a more dynamic design that can move some air but also handle the intricate delicate parts as well as a planar or electrostat.
I don't know the speaks Tvad recommended, but I know he is a prog head with good audio sensibilities so they will probably work well. They look like they are built to move a lot of air, so I suspect they may well work very nicely!
Tubes in the line stage or source can work extremely well though I have found. Prog is one of my core genres I listen to alot. I listen to prog/metal less, but the combo works well there as well. "Deadwing" by Porcupine Tree is killer on my system.
You'll want speaks that are designed to work well specifically with tube power amps.
I'd stay clear of planars and electrostats for that genre as well. Go for a more dynamic design that can move some air but also handle the intricate delicate parts as well as a planar or electrostat.
I don't know the speaks Tvad recommended, but I know he is a prog head with good audio sensibilities so they will probably work well. They look like they are built to move a lot of air, so I suspect they may well work very nicely!