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why distortion and what is the cure

Hi , this is my 1st post so go easy pls!!
I have an old sugden a21 amp and a crap pair of celestion F2 f/standers - 87db / 8ohm. When i turn up the amp past about 1 oclock the sound just breaks up/distorts.This also happened with a MF b1 amp. Is it the speakers or the amps that are faulty? I am thinking of getting the A28 sugden as i like the sugden sound and if it is the speakers at fault can anyone suggest Fstanders to partner? (under $700 s/h pls )
gar1

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gregm
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Gary-
With 12W max output you'd be best off with 95 db @2,83V sensitivity speakers -- minimum. Quite a few products in that sens. range -- triangle is one, but there are many others.
gregm
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Gary -
Triangle: any sporting their new tweet. Yes they're expensive, unfortunately. Staying within yr budget, another idea would be a kit. There are many around; some reasonably priced UK examples are here or here.

If you're willing to invest some time & (possibly) save some money on diy/kit speakers, there's a load of info on the Net. Take a look at these outstanding sites: jpo's or the LDSG here.

Cheers
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