For budget planning I have used 2 Crown PS 400s bridged putting out 600watts each and alot of current. They can get harsh at high volume but at a $700-800 investment this is a lot pf bang for the buck and extremely reliable. If you really want to see what your planar speakers can do, and face it that is why we upgrade, then a high current tube amp like ARC coupled with a tube pre will bring out the best of your speakers but this is not a budget route unless you find a good deal on the used market. I am looking into trying out the Accoustat tnt200 because these type of amps are specifically made for electrostats.
What kind of power wakes up electrostatic speakers
Is it wpc, high current, both or what? I've been aud-itioning amps with the Final Electrostatic 0.3's (86 db sensitivity). The manufacturer suggests a minimum of 50 wpc to get them going. So far, I've tried a Nakamichi Stasis (150wpc) and an Electrocompaniet AW250DMB(250 wpc).With both,the speakers sounded dull, yet the Parasound HCA 3500 (250wpc & high current)made them sing sweet as can be.
Could somebody be kind enought to explain to me how this stuff works. I need to purchase an amp to drive the Final 0.4's (the big brother to the 0.3's). I'd love to know what
to look for.
I appreciate in advance your help. The source for this
was a Pioneer PD S95.
Could somebody be kind enought to explain to me how this stuff works. I need to purchase an amp to drive the Final 0.4's (the big brother to the 0.3's). I'd love to know what
to look for.
I appreciate in advance your help. The source for this
was a Pioneer PD S95.