Magico compared to Tannoy

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I own Magico A3s which are 88dB 4ohm towers. I understand that Tannoys are much more efficient. These like Zu Audio and Klipsch Heritage series would work well and even better with low power class amps like First Watt. However, My A3s are driven well by my First Watt SIT-3. 

@jimmy2615 I am happy to hear that you like your Magico A3s. I preordered them when they were announced. I would like to say that my experience with their need for current or watts is different than yours. I don’t know how loud you play your music. I play mainly jazz. But not exclusively so. However, I have driven my 88dB 4 ohm A3s very well with First Watt SIT-3 and a M2. Also with an F5 I used to own. No issues. Good SQ and volume. They are also driven well with the 3 tube amps I own: PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium HP with stock preamp tubes and stock EL34s. Also with a Boyuurange A50 Mk3 300B tube amp that has only 7-8 WPC. Also driven well by a Raven Blackhawk Mk3 I recently acquired. All of these amp drive the A3 with authority. I never get the volume knob to 12 o’clock. Also tube watts are greater than SS watts, so to speak. Are your A3s rated at 88dB and 4 ohms? Do you use stock cables or upgraded cables? Do you take your power straight from the wall outlet or do you use power conditioning or regeneration? Also what size room do you have? Mine is a medium to small room. Also have you optimized your speaker positioning? Just curious as to why your experience differs. Thanks.