Getting back to the SET subject, I have a Korneff 45 type amp and I am using the Emission Labs Solid Plates with highly modded horn speakers!!! I could not be happier my speakers started life as Klipsch Corner horns but, the only thing Klipsch is the 15" woofers and the original cabinets!!! Everything else has been upgraded, the tweeters are Fostex 90A's the mid horns are 2" wooden tractrix horns with the BMS 2" drivers and a custom made xover using the best parts I could put in them!!! The speakers were rated at 118db but I have them padded down to 108db and the sound awesome!!!
SET 45 Amp Driving Dynamic Speakers
I have an Antique Sound Labs Tulip SET amp running Emission Labs mesh plate 45s, driving Audio Note AN E speakers. It will play WAY louder than I want to listen, and the dynamics are amazing with all types of music.
Why do I keep reading that 45s (and other low power triodes) are only appropriate for horns, or other super efficient speakers? I think a real disservice has been done to the audiophile community by the propagation of this idea. IMO, anyone who prefers to listen to music at sane levels can enjoy the many benefits of a low power SET amp with carefully chosen dynamic speakers.
Anyone else feel this way/have similar experience?
Why do I keep reading that 45s (and other low power triodes) are only appropriate for horns, or other super efficient speakers? I think a real disservice has been done to the audiophile community by the propagation of this idea. IMO, anyone who prefers to listen to music at sane levels can enjoy the many benefits of a low power SET amp with carefully chosen dynamic speakers.
Anyone else feel this way/have similar experience?