Go up in power. I had these and they really shine with high current, high damping amplifier. Best combo for me was Parasound after 60 watt pop tube amp.
Sideways move?
I currently have a pair of Tannoy Legacy Ardens (sensitivity 93) and love them. I am running them with a Decware Zen Torii M5 with bypass mods. They sound wonderful together... But... the 25 watts from the Zen Torii just isn't enough to properly do justice to the Ardens, after tube rolling and finding the right output tubes (KT66).
Since I am relatively happy, I was thinking of several options:
1) Get a pair of Devore O/96's (I'm never going to part with the Tannoys)
2) Sell the Decware and get an LTA z40+ or a Luxman 509X
I love the Decware, but I think selling it and the tubes I've stashed for it, might make it possible to go up another rung...
Thank you,
Steve
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The Circle Labs A200 is a good choice for your Ardens and will give you power without compromising the sonics you're currently enjoying.
If you'd like to venture out into speakers instead, the Horning Hybrid Zeus or Aristotle are worth consideration and will be significantly easier to drive than your Tannoys. |
The Hornings will probably sound marvelous with the Decware amplifier. These speakers are definitely an easier load to drive. A nice choice toward a different pathway, if so desired. Charles |
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