I've owned the Nines, and O/96...both excellent speakers. I went to even higher efficiency, but miss the DeVores. I think while comparing the Nines to 93's, the former may be at an unfair disadvantage with a very low wattage amp. I sure wouldn't hesitate to put mid-30 watt EL 34 or mid-40 watt KT 88 amp on either of them. I have a soft spot for the O series.
Devore Nines and amp match
I’m putting together a second system using a Primaluna Dialogue integrated (about 35 watts). I’m considering a used pair of Devore Nines (nominal impedance 8 ohms (5.6 ohms minimum), 91dB sensitivity). I can’t find impedance / phase info on this speaker, but my goal is an easy load and to use the 8 ohm taps.
Anyone have experience with this speaker with tube gear? I’ve read user comments in a few forums that these older Devore’s need a lot of current to really shine, and low power amps aren’t the best fit (contrary to their reputation). I figure 5.6 min is close to the edge anyway, and without phase angle info I’m leaning against them at the moment.
Anyone have experience or opinion on this matching? Finding efficient tube friendly speakers is one difficult task. Gibbon X would be great...except they’re $16K so that’s not going to happen!