What speakers would make sense with a 110w SS amp?


Hi All- Here's a beginner's question: I'd like to find some inexpensive speakers (under $700) to go with my older Sansui BA-2000 amp and CA-2000 preamp. The amp is from the late 70s, I think, and according to the manual has 110w per channel at 8 ohms, with 0.03% THD. I'd like to try something a little different than the normal box-type speaker, and am attracted to Magnepans (1st choice), Vandersteen 2s, Klipsch Cornwalls and maybe Dahlquist DQ10s. I listen to jazz, rock, and a little classical. My question is: would the amp be appropriate to drive a pair of Magnepan I, II, or IIIs - - or the other speakers listed? I've read that the Klipschs may need cleaner, fewer watts (tube) to sound decent, so I've all but ruled them out. Thanks in advance for any comments you have!
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Showing 1 response by gmood1

My vote is for Magnepans.Depending on how far you listen from the speakers and the model of the Maggies you pick,this will be the determining factor of the power you need. Maggies impedance is a steady load and more efficient than one might think.I have measured my own at 6 ohms and their nearly six feet tall.The Sansui shouldn't break a sweat at average listening levels.

Good Luck!