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Moving to Horn speakers

Hi - i am new to the forum - 45, living in UK.

System: Gyrodec/incognito rb300/Ortofon FL25, CAT SL1 reference, Lumley M120 monoblocs, Proac Studio 150s.

Whilst I am content with this system - I recently had the fortune to hear a pair of Lowther equiped horns, on the end of an 8 watt SET - and was very very impressed. The feeling of being there was outstanding.

I have also seen on a web site a design for a Voight horn, which looks fairly simple to do. I would probably put a pair of second hand lowther units in them(PM6C ).

My question is - my monoblocs are 120 watts pentode/ 70 watts triode - and even in triode mode (my preferred option) will they not be too powerful for the horns.

The end goal - if I found I could live with the lowther horns, would be to replace the monoblocs with a high quality,low powered SET (probably DIY).
laurencedwyer

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Bob

i have just got back from holiday and looked at this thread.

there is a guy in the UK called John Jeffries, of Metropolis Music on 0044 1892 539245 who may be able to help you.

i asked him for the input impedence of the M120 power amps, and he has put me onto the guy who designed them ! so give John a try - if you have no joy, i'll follow it up on your behalf with the designer.
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