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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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routeman21 OP
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bdp24,

Do you have much listening experience with ESL's? Do they produce the same or similar mids like the Maggies that I spoke of in my initial post? I never heard them in my large audio room. Only heard them at a friend's house with crappy amp; not that impressed.

routeman21 OP
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bdp24,

For the time being, I'm not expecting to bi-amp or consider upgrading to a more powerful amp because I want to focus my spending into a pair of speakers only and hopefully make the right choice. I visited the Eminent Tech site and they stated the model you mentioned requires 75W minimum. It doesn't sound like a good match if what they say is accurate. Thanks!

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