I would like to try a se 300b integrated to find out what the famed sound is like. However, at 86db, my Harbeth S-HL5 are not very efficient. They need more like 25-30W to drive them.
Any recommendations on an 300b amp that will work with these speakers?
Wyetech Labs is worth looking into. They have (2) 300 B mono block amps that are superb and produce about 23 watts per channel running 2 300B tubes per channel.
I'm using an Aric 300B set amp. My speakers are the Harbeth S-HL5+. I'm also using a pair of Rel T/9x subwoofers. My room is 12 x 19 and moderately treated. A Bricasti M3 feeds directly into the amp. My listening distance from the center of the speakers is 8'. I usually listen to Jazz and some basic rock from the 60's- 90's. The volume setting on the Bricastic is usually -20 to -25. This typically yields a volume of 70-80 decibels from my listening position. I have pushed the amp into the 90 decibel range on a rare occasion and not experienced any clipping. I live in Maine if you want to audition my system.
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