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What Amp with Sonus Faber Olympica 3?

Greetings....Curious to know what amp are you using with the Olympica 3?  Seems they need some juice at the 80-120Hz region and dip to 2-ohms so I understand it takes some current to properly drive. Just sold a ARC Ref110 and looking for a replacement. Short list:

Pass Labs 150.8 or 30.8
Audio Research Ref 150/75SE
McIntosh MC275
Primaluna EVO 400 

Preamp is a Primaluna EVO 400. Listening room is 16x16 with vaulted ceilings and listening volume level can top out around 90db give or take a few  :)


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aniwolfe
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Simaudio Celeste :P
I think I saw a dealer on Audiogon selling a ARC REF 150 in Silver...but the binding posts and screws looked worn with some rust....hopefully the circuit board is in good shape....maybe you can get a good deal and talk him down?

I also heard that the ARC 110 sounds wonderful with the Sinus Favors. Oh nvm...you just sold yours. lol
aniwolfe
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@samzx12 

You will not get the most out of those Woofers unless you use a High Current Amp. Tube amps are Volts...not High Current (Watts). An amp like the Pass Labs would be a great choice. But you being a ARC fanboy, it will take A LOT of convincing for you to go the best route.
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