DeVore Orangutan O/96


The original Orangutan thread appears to have been deleted, so I'll re-start it. Did anyone hear them at In Living Stereo earlier this month? Any initial thoughts or comparisons you can offer? I'm anxious to hear them myself, but don't plan on being in the NYC area anytime soon...
oldgrey

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I think you'll find your musical tastes will help dictate which amp is best.

If you like big scale music (stadium rock/big band jazz, etc), I'd follow your instincts and be cautious. Big music loves power -and although John's products do amazing things with lower power amps (for smaller scale music), I've learned they also tend to respond extremely well with more (for big scale music). I don't think the Orangutans will be an exception. Not to say you need a 100W amp, but I don't know if a Montille would work for you. I'd try before you commit.

PS -the Orangutans take forever to break in -make sure you demo a pair that's well broken in. It probably explains why we haven't heard more rave reviews -it'll probably be another month or two before we do.