The TNT amps work, but I wouldn't say are the definitive choice. You can also use Acoustat direct drive tube amps (Acoustat X et al.) with the speakers, bypassing the transformer system altogether, although the amps aren't that common and the 6HB5 output tubes are getting to be hard to come by.
Acoustat , Hafler TNT and Jim Strickland
Hi
I own Acoustat 2+2 speakers and right now powering them with a Panny XR55 receiver (dual amped) (not the ideal I know).
I know the Acoustat TNT amps are the best match but since they are tough to find, wanted to get which Hafler TNT amp's are also great (think Strickland moved to Hafler and did their TNT series) and also are there other amp's designed by STrickland that would work well.
Side question, what is it (technically) that makes the Acoustat amp's work well with Acoustat speakers, asking as if I can identify the characteristic can look for the same characteristics on other amp's.
Thanks
Shriram
I own Acoustat 2+2 speakers and right now powering them with a Panny XR55 receiver (dual amped) (not the ideal I know).
I know the Acoustat TNT amps are the best match but since they are tough to find, wanted to get which Hafler TNT amp's are also great (think Strickland moved to Hafler and did their TNT series) and also are there other amp's designed by STrickland that would work well.
Side question, what is it (technically) that makes the Acoustat amp's work well with Acoustat speakers, asking as if I can identify the characteristic can look for the same characteristics on other amp's.
Thanks
Shriram