Back in the day I heard them sound good with an Aragon pre/power combination (200wpc.) These sometimes show up used. I've never heard it with tubes. The larger DQ-20i from the same period does sound sweet with tubes, though I wouldn't go below 45 wpc. The earlier DQ-10 is a much more complicated design and needs more power though a top notch tube amp should handle it as well (Saul Marantz was Dahlquist's business partner!)
What amp to get for Dahlquist DQ12's?
I've recently acquired a pair of Dahlquist DQ12's that have been fully restored. They sound great, but I'm currently running them through a basic Yamaha htr-5550 receiver. This receiver is rated at 75wpc, and I'm not sure this is enough to sufficiently power the DQ12's.
I'm currently debating whether I should just build a pure stereo system primarily for listening to vinyl, or whether I should continue to keep up a DTS/Dolby surround system for movies. That being said, I'd love to hear suggestions for what I should get to power these babies.
That is, what should I get as a pure stereo amp to power these?
and,
What should I get to power these that will also decode movie audio?
Thanks!
I'm currently debating whether I should just build a pure stereo system primarily for listening to vinyl, or whether I should continue to keep up a DTS/Dolby surround system for movies. That being said, I'd love to hear suggestions for what I should get to power these babies.
That is, what should I get as a pure stereo amp to power these?
and,
What should I get to power these that will also decode movie audio?
Thanks!