I just bought a slightly used pair of Nola Viper 2a's off Audiogon for less than $2500! I e-mailed Carl Marchisotto of Nola before I bought them and asked about them. He said (quite honestly - I'm sure he would have preferred I bought a new pair of Contenders) that the Viper 2a's were a much better speaker. My suggestion - buy used. You get a better speaker at a cheaper price -can't beat it. Matching it with the Primaluna is ideal.
What Speakers are avail Similar to Nola Contender
I am seeking the best speaker for use with 40 watts tube power (Primaluna 5). In terms of sensitivity, efficiency and size the Nola contender would be a good match. I would like to know based on others experience what they may think or know would compare to or better the Nola in the up to $5,500 price range. I had an interest in the PSB Synchrony but due to their 89DB and 4ohms it appears you need a good 100 watts to play them at their potential. I currently have the Triangle Celius ESW. After an attempt to replace them with Vienna Acoustics (Mozart Baby Grand) I ended up hanging on to the Triangles. I am not sure how I would like the Nolas compared to the triangles, but I am close enough to a Nola Dealer to check them out. Would be grateful for any suggestions
Thank You
Brad
Thank You
Brad
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