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Any thoughts on Music Reference RM200

I am thinking of purchasing a Music Reference RM200. They have been out for some time and I am wondering if they have changed over the years to warrant a new purchase or look for a used amp. I would be using these on Apogee Scintillas so they better be in top operating condition. I am told that they can handle a one ohm load. Any thoughts on their sonic signature would also be appreciated. Bob
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mikesinger
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rm200 is a really good amp but not for those speakers (though i havent tried that combo)...

imo, relability, tube amps and 1 ohm load is questionable (of the three pick 2)

apogees need a incredible amount of current to do their magic (800 to 1000 watts is not a bad place to start)
mikesinger
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Baranyi you are very lucky to have apogees... they are the finest ribbon speakers that i heard of despite their age...

i can understand the difference in opinions when it comes to amplifaction on these... alot will depend on the listening levels, size of the room, and musical taste..

duetta's in a large room, were incredibly hard to drive. they really came alive (ie real bass) with large solid state amps with the volume knob at 4:00 on the preamp (it was pretty amazing)..... i have never seen a speaker that could take that much current/wattage and still sound that good...

are replacement ribbons available anywhere for them ? i would love to a get a pair and redo the crossover..
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