You have acquired one of the hidden gems of high end audio in my opinion. I have had a pair of Dahlquist DQ12's for several years, and I love them. I started using them with a 100 watt per channel Conrad Johnson solid state amplifier, and I was very pleased with the sound at all volume levels (although I typically do not listen at very loud volumes). After about two years with the 100 watt per channel amplifier, I upgraded to a 240 watt per channel Conrad Johnson solid state amplifier from the same series (MF). I could not believe the difference the extra power and current made despite the fact that I did not change anything else in the system. At all volume levels there was more detail, a wider soundstage, and deeper and more articulate bass response. If you position the DQ12's in your room properly and have the right amplification, they are capable of producing incredible bass.
I would recommend that you stay away from any amplifier with a bright character, for the tweeters in the DQ12 can potentially get too bright if driven with mismatched electronics. I also think that you should get at least 100 watts per channel to drive them properly, and even more power is better. An amplifier with a warm or neutral character is a good match for the DQ12's.
I have since upgraded my speakers, but I have kept the DQ12's for a second system. I doubt I will ever part with them, for I love their ability to reproduce music.
I would recommend that you stay away from any amplifier with a bright character, for the tweeters in the DQ12 can potentially get too bright if driven with mismatched electronics. I also think that you should get at least 100 watts per channel to drive them properly, and even more power is better. An amplifier with a warm or neutral character is a good match for the DQ12's.
I have since upgraded my speakers, but I have kept the DQ12's for a second system. I doubt I will ever part with them, for I love their ability to reproduce music.