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Speaker type for my Conrad-Johnson ET5/LP70S tube combo

Hi,

I'm thinking of changing from a Dynamic to Electromagnetic or Electrostat speaker. Magnepan most interests me. The CJ combo is paired with Dynaudio Focus 260 box speakers and it's companion Sub 600. It's a nice set up but, as a previous owner of a pair of Magnepan IIIa's for 17 years, it doesn't get the silky mid vocals right like the Maggies. I can't seem to get rid of some of the midrange glare with concern to guitar & vocal even on some of the best recordings. I want to keep the CJ combo but the power amp is rated at 70W @ 4 ohms. I'm not interested in a SS power amp. Is there anyone out there who is pairing a lower output tube amp like mine with Maggies or Electrostats with success including adequate dynamics? Any questions welcomed.


routeman21

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jperry
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+1 @bdp24,

I think Magnepans will be a difficult load for that CJ amp especially in a large room. The newer Quad speakers are an interesting suggestion.

Another thought is a dynamic speaker with a ribbon tweeter. Proac and some others use this configuration.
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