I have Altos, and power them with Nagra VPAs, rated at 50 watts. They're accurate, dynamic, and have a powerful low end in a fairly large room. I can't say, however, how they'd do with 10w. It may depend on the size of your room, the type of music you listen to, and how hard you push them.
Focal Alto BE's with tube amps?
Anyone have experience with Focal Alto Be's and tube amps. I am strongly considering a SET 10w amp that I have recently heard. The Alto's are specified to have a sensitivty of 91db and an impedence of 8 ohms. I have read a review that they actually measured 89-90db sensitivity and could dip to 3 ohms at around 88Hz and at 47Hz. But I really love these speakers. After I have just completed auditioning a few "tube friendly" dynamic speakers, Devore Silverbacks and Verity Leonores, the first I kinda liked the second I didn't, I really confirmed the impression that I made the right choice with the altos. Also this 10w SET appeared to pack a punch for a little amp. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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