We should reject hard-to-drive speakers more often

I believe it all depends on what the listener wants and is looking for. I have not found an amp that cannot drive my Lascalas, but the quality and characteristics of each amp leaves me to prefer one over the other. I had AR9s, DQ10s, Kappa 9s, Gale 401s, panels, and many other hard to drive speakers. I had many an amp that could drive them without clipping, but they all failed ( the speakers ) in the dynamics department. Like I said, it is up to the listener to select what suits him / her best. Always, MrD.

For clarity ( no pun intended ) it is the Klipsch model Lascala, Revision AL5 that was just reviewed by Stereophile, but it IS part of the Heritage line. Klipsch does have a model called the Heresy, which also has been around a long time, which has also gone through many iterations. My best always, MrD.

It was more specifically the Crown Studio Reference. It was awesome, back them. I have not heard a GAN amp in my system yet. I have tried other class D, none which did anything new I do not have with my current collection of amps. As I enjoy class A, and I enjoy mosfets, I am sure there will be one coming my way ( Ralph, are you listening ? ). I am behind Wolf in the line....MrD.

Buddy of mine a long time ago owned the TOTL ( at that time ) MBL. He was running them with the TOTL ( at that time ) Jadis gear. Vinyl and cd were used. The system sounded remarkable, as far as tone and spatial properties were concerned. One day, I brought over my Crown Reference ( whatever the " audiophile " home version was at the time, as I no longer own it ). Talk about dynamics and control. MBL / Crown were a match made in heaven. IMO, for what I wanted, that pairing was dabomb. Owning Lascalas at that time as well, my buddie’s system, with the Crown ( fully balanced, 2 20 amp dedicated circuits ), was a revelation. I played my vinyl of Santana’s Amigos album, and when Europa came on, I cried like a baby. Knowing the story behind the song, written by Carlos and Tom, it has always been a deep deep listen for me....but.........I never had that same reaction using my Lascalas, or anything else for that matter. I might say, it was the BEST listening experience I ever had, listening to a system. I give the credit to the MBLs. So, they needed power. I sure did not care. Phenomenal ! Another point. My analog rig did not equal his, and digital did not equal analog ( back then ).My best, always. MrD.

@bdp24 I have no idea what was said by kenjit, as I pass him over when reading. My point was, there is no ONE speaker for all of us, let alone a perfect one. Sorry if I was vague in my communication of that point. 

@bdp24.... What if a few of us got together to try to design a speaker, we all liked.......This is the thing, and it is ok. We each like what we like, without need to defend why. Unfortunately, many are still searching for that " perfect sound forever ". And Eric, I meant zero offense. We all just need to lighten up a little. My best, always, MrD..

What tube amps ( tubes used in the output stage ) can " adequately " drive 1 ohm Scintillas ? I am not aware of any, and would like to know, so I may sleep better tonight. My best, MrD.

Ralph, so the answer is = none. My best, MrD.

I have been around the block with Apogee speakers back in the day, including the Scintilla ( I actually owned, for a year, the Duettas ). My question was, as stated, " adequately " drive? I am not fond of tube amps ( low / poor damping factor ), which is a shame, as I own horns. The times I used tubes for mids / highs, and ss for bass, I always was aware of the " transition " between the two. Listen, I have always said, " whatever the listener enjoys, that is fine. I like what I like, and I don’t like, what I don’t. My best, and enjoy ! MrD.