I currently run Altec 14’s modified wit ha DBX PA2 for cross over, line level adjustments and room eq. El 34 amp for the 12" woofers , 300b for the horns.
The systems sound very nice
However, I’m moving in a few months and my listening area will be smaller. So the search for a bookshelf or small floor stander started late last year.
Local dealer sells Sonus faber , started with the Sonetto line, bookshelf and the smaller floor standers. were definitely a step backwards.. listened to the Olympica bookshelf and certainly an improvement but not quite there.. then listened to the Heritage line and the Electra Amator nailed it, a better presentation than the old altecs minus bass but a a $ 10K price tag , probably not for me - I’m cheap.
I found a pair of the TSM’s MMM locally for a fair price , took them home and yup they check all the boxes. I’ve tried them with a 30 watt Pass Aleph,. my 35 watt EL34 amp and even the 300b amp( yes I know but I was bored).
The Aleph sounded nice but the El 34 really made the TSM’s sing.
I know this wordy but the recommendations for tubes with the TSM’s is accurate and 35-40 watts is adequate in my experience.