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Leben 600 with Omega Super 6 or Super 8


I am in process of picking the LEBEN-600.
Since i cant make my B&Ws run with this lovely amp with nostalgic looks, i have been looking for single drivers.

So its either the Super 6 XRS or Super 8 XRS for me.

Shall be a pleasure to hear from friends, who know the signature of both Super 6 XRS & Super 8 Alnico XRS.

I have a room size of 12x12 for now BUT will be moving the set up to a living room of dims - 30x30 approx.

Questions:

1) Does the sonic signature differ for both Super 6 XRS & Super 8 XRS.

2) I am looking for a larger soundstage (as anyone else) with an enveloping sound. Need to know the ideal/optimal room sizes for both of these speakers.

3) I am presuming that LEBEN 600 shall be ideal for either.
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charles1dad
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Trehansid,
Tvad made some good pointe except for suggesting you choose the speakers first. Your approach of amp first then speaker is just as valid. The point is ultimately proper speaker/amp matching. If for example you decided to go SET/OTL amps you would find a suitable speaker. Conversely if you went with a horn or say a planar speaker you`d then look for a suitable amplifier. DIfferent starting point but same result, what came first the chicken or the egg?
Best of luck
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charles1dad
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In my many varied experieces I`ve found that the power amps can impact the character of a system as much as a speaker change. For instance substitute a SS class AB amp with a DHT type be it SET or PP, very very different!
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