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Planar speaker that don't require herculean amp?

I'm looking for a planar electrostatic or ribbon speaker, but they all seem to require gobs of power. I am currently using AES Sixpac tube amps with KT66 tubes, which have about 35 RMS watts each or so. I don't have to worry about low bass, as I am using a pair of Entec powered subwoofers. I listen to many types of music, but don't need incredible high SPL levels. Are there any planar speakers out there (preferably used) that can work well with my tube amps?
smeyers
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
Stew

Here is a link to a post our forum member (jaragaki) made regarding his new sixpacks and Calipers.

http://audioworld.com/sw/Forum1/HTML/004560.html

I'm sure that you could also email him with any questions you may have.

Dave
smeyers OP
181 posts
 
Thanks Dave... I'll take a look.
wc65mustang
524 posts
 
Duke you really need to stop mentioning your products in every post even though you are not recommending them. Can't you see the problem? Communicate them in private emails.
curriemt11
220 posts
 
Are you set on a full range electrostatic? If not, consider used Innersound Eros. This is an 'stat panel mated to a transmission line bass section which is driven by an integrated amp/crossover unit. The panel itself is quite efficient and the speaker can be driven to astonishing levels (if so desired). The only caveat is that your amp must be stable into a difficult impedance load. I would expect that your Carys would be just fine.

One further comment on the possibility of the Quads. Given your listening preferences, there is no way in the world that these will satisfy. There were - and are - great speakers for certain things, but high SPLs? No way.
kjgp
13 posts
 

Again from the Apogee website, Graz (Master of all things Ribbon) has a new launch ready.

His new full range ribbon can be driven by low power valve!

http://audioworld.com/sw/Forum1/HTML/004835.html
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