I have a set of 4~2's so not sure if this is relivant. I first paired them with a Sunfire Signature, nice sound however somewhat warm and slightly colored throughout. At present I use Power 3's from Sonic Frontiers, with excellent results, might not be as much bass, but it is very accurate. I feel that these speakers did come alive using tubes over solid state especially in the mids, however it would be nice to try other solid state amps.
Bruce what part of Canada are you in? I am in Calgary.
Bruce what part of Canada are you in? I am in Calgary.