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i am looking for a small front profile speaker (9 inches or less). i like jazz vocals and instrumental music. one system i use arc ls25mkII pre with arc vt100mkIII amp. in another system i use batvk50se pre with batvk60 amp. coincident super eclipse looks nice but idont know if the 14 ohm impedence is a problem with the arc. another speaker might be the audio physic virgo. havent heard either speaker. what do you think or recommend another. thanks
eldo1968
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smotyka
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Eldo,

I'm currently using the Super Eclipse with an ARC VT130se (upgraded by Great Northern Sound) and a Bat VK30se.

I'm stunned by the sound - very open, dynamic, and pin point imaging and unbelievable sound stage. Prior to this I had a Spectral / Proac system.

The 14 ohm load doesn't seen to be a problem. I sent an email to Coincident & they recommended using the 16 ohm & then the 8 ohm tap off the amp.

Steve
eldo1968 OP
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thanks for the info. i have been leaning towards the eclipse. gary
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audiotomb
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off topic but Smotyka Steve

how did you like your Great Northern Sounds mod??

thanks

Tom
smotyka
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Tom,

I'm very pleased with the mod.

Steve Huntley replaced the original wonder caps with Cardas Caps, replaced key resistors & also installed a 20 amp EIC power connector on the back. The 130se had a fixed power cord to begin with.

He also recommend that I use the 20 amp Shunyata Python power cord. I did that and the power cord difference was huge.

Steve Huntley is a great person to deal with.

If you need any further info drop me an email.

Steve
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