Revel Salon/Studio and ARC Tube Amps


Just curious about the compatibility of using an ARC tube amp to drive Revel Salon or Studio speakers. I've checked out the Revel web site. To its credit, Revel suggests using a high current/high power amp, thus permitting the inference that using a rock solid, high power SS amp is the preferred amp to use. I recall reading some data about the electrical characteristics of these speakers. As I recall they present a difficult impedance load.

Ok ... it seems like I've answered my own question, but I am curious if anyone actually tried to drive the Salons or Studios with an ARC tube amp and if so, their reactions.

I mention ARC tube amps for two reasons. First, I own an ARC tube amp and like it very much. There's also a natural synergy with the amp and the rest of my ARC gear. So, if I switch out my speakers, I want to keep the ARC gear.

Second, as I've come to better understand, most ARC tube amps use roughly 12 to 14 dbs of negative feedback which tends to make these amps to perform somewhat like a solid state amp. That is, relatively low output impedance for a tube amp and respectable output voltage regulation regardless of speaker impedance.

So for those other A'gon members who have tried this combo, I'd appreciate knowing your thoughts.

Thanks

Bruce
bifwynne

Showing 1 response by nutreez69

I have bi amped the Salon2. Use tube gear for the mid/treb and AB or Hypex D for Bass. Extra cost but you can get great sound from these speakers this way.
Lots of used moderate priced amps for sale.
Just watch for input/output impedance matching.