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Horning owners what amps have you used?

Just curious what amps other owners, or previous owners, of the Aristoteles, Eufrodite, Agathon or Perikles have used. Chime in even if you don't own these speakers but have an opinion.

I know most everyone has heard these speakers with the TRON Discovery or Telstar at RMAF and the 211 is heavenly IMO, but way out of my price range.

I have the Aristoteles Zigma and a Thoress 300B SET (8w). I love it, but like anyone else who is possessed with sound addiction, as Neil says: rust never sleeps.

Has anyone used anything less than 8 watts? Or more power like a 300B PP or 845? I do have a Berning ZH270, and unlike a fellow Audiogon-er who had the ZH230 and Eufrodite and thought highly of the match, the ZH270 sound is not my thing.
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goldeneraguy
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I love my deHavilland Aries 845 mono's with the Aristoteles.
It took a long while for the speakers to break in and during
the process I wondered if the amps were not a good match.
After about 7-8 months the MAGIC happened.
Which preamp are you using with your Thoress 300B ??
goldeneraguy
442 posts
 
I guess you may have gotten caught up with the Joule-Merlin
synergy that so many posters and reviewers write about.I'm sure that combo sounded great but I am a big fan of deHavilland 845 amps.
If you are finding joy with the 8 watts from your 300b's I wouldn't try a 2a3 or 45 amp.Your speakers are 96db and may need the higher wattage.Your Thoress amp and pre are special components when mated together.
Where are you located ??
goldeneraguy
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Yes I know,I have the Tron Syren.I cant afford Tron amps but the deHavilland's work very well.
If you get to the north east your invited for a listen.
I have thought about a 300B amp but always opted to keep my 845G.Maybe we should switch electronics.
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