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.
steakster

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If you are looking for a amp designed for electrostatics the Innersound amps are made for this . They have a Kilowatt Monobloc rated at 1,000 watts at 8 ohms that will really wake up your speakers. WWW.Innersound.net They also have smaller rated amps too.
Innersound also has a electrostatic amp at 2,000 volt-amps at $3000.00 which is a lot less money than the kilowatt monobloc hope this helps