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Tekton Pendragons - looking for low watt SET amp

As is my custom after many hours of comprehensive research, including investing time in these forums, I'm looking for first hand insight on marrying my Tekton Pendragons (fully upgraded and bought barely used at a ridiculous price) with a good line stage and low watt SET amp.

I believe I have settled on the Truth line stage and a pair of Coincident Dynamo 34SE Mk II's. I have read reviews on the Dynamo's use with Lore's.  I suppose my primary concern is this....can the Dynamo's adequately power a pair of 4 ohm Pendragon's up to 100db.  I'd prefer to not spend more than $5,000.

Any insight or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.



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glennewdick
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100db hope you have a spare set of ears to use when you go deaf.


85 Decibels (dB) - the "Action Level" where hearing protection is required. 90 dB - the OSHA, 8 hour average exposure limit. 100 dB - exposures longer than 15 minutes are not recommended. 110 dB - regular exposure of more than 1 minute risks permanent hearing loss.

may want to rethink your loudness requirements.

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oh i'm just a customer....
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glennewdick
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yes i did forget the dynamic range my bad.

I do have a suggestion for a SET if your not set on amps.

I’ve recently picked up an Integrated amp from Triode labs sister company Finale Audio both out of Toronto Canada i’ve got the F3008 300b based integrated amp 8wch hammond chokes and Hashimoto output transformers and its to die for with very resonable pricing. all made in canada/usa (well the Hashimoto transformers are Japan of course) with a choice of transformers from James. Hammond, Hashimoto or thier own. Mines dead quiet and very extended with great bass (that was a surprise to me) and extended highs and of course the 300b mids to die for. definatly worth looking at and highly recomended. they have many to look at with lots of options in various price ranges they tend to put the moey into the parts and design so a little industrial looking but nice regardless.


the amp i have is 8wch and I drive 94db speakers (living voice Avatar 2’s) to great effect I’m mostly Jazz, blues, small ensamble, some rock and world music tosed in. they have more powerful amps as well ranging from around $1500 USD to well over $10k

http://www.finaleaudio.com/

http://www.triodelab.com/


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