Stand-mount speaker/monitor recommendation


Looking for recommendations for natural, resolving, engaging monitors that match well with mid-powered tube amplification (~20Wpc > 8 Ohms). I’m moving up from the likes of Devore 3s and Harbeth P3ESR.

Considering speakers like the Omega Super Alnico High Output.

System:
Ortofon Black > Rega RP6 > Musical Surroundings Nova II (Herron VTPH2 waiting in the wings) > Line Magnetic 518 >


(revision of an earlier thread)
dotchaos

Showing 1 response by verdantaudio

I have been following your other thread as I am curious what folks recommend. The Omega you are looking at seems like an awesome speaker with a lower powered amp but I haven’t heard it. I import a line of higher end tube amps with the bulk of the line in the sub 20w range which is why I am interested.  

Maybe take a look at Focal? They are a bit more efficient but I know will struggle to deliver the aesthetic that you like. The Kanta and Sopra No 1s might work....

My speakers are quite natural sounding and are extremely tube friendly like Devore’s but are far too inefficient to work with your amp. My most efficient speaker is 85dB and is brilliant with an 845 but I run a 45w push pull 845 rather than a SET. I specifically tested with an 18w SET and found it lacking.