until recently(traded in the 5.3"s) i was driving my 5.3"s with ah tjoeb to audion sterling etse amp to the 5.3's (no preamp) with exellent results. -- the audion retails for about $1250 but is only 12 watts per channel -- that will not give you the loud volume you might want from the 5.3's , but plenty of db's in the medium level range......
Tubes for Soliloquoy 5.3's?
I'm running Soliloquoy's 5.3's with an old Hafler xl-280. Are there any recommendations out there for tube amps under $1500.oo (used of course)? I've read that low power amps should work well driving the5.3's but there are times when I like to turn it up a bit. What can I expect with a CJ mv-55 or a SF Power-1? Any Cary-oriented thoughts?