Will a Kinergetics KBA 75 amp power Dahlquist DQ10


I have a pair of Dahlquist DQ10's (with an Audio Pro sub) Currently I'm driving those with a Counterpoint Solid 1. Fantastic soundstage but a bit lean. Someone suggested that I try a KBA 75. Thoughts anyone?
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In my opinion, Kinergetics 75 is a step in the wrong direction. Your Counterpoint has more power. Watts aren't everything when comparing amps, but DQ-10 are extremely inefficient at 85 dB. In my experience, a high-current 200 watt amp made a significant improvement in the midbass and low end. What is your budget? You don't have to spend an arm and a leg to get good results, *but* you'll get better results with a better amp. The DQ-10 will rise to the occasion if given the chance. Have you seen this:

Review: Dahlquist DQ-10 Speaker.

Personally, I found McCormack DNA-1 and Parasound HCA-1500a to give excellent results. The reviewer above used Bryston 4B. Another commonly used amp is Adcom GFA-555.

I hope this helps.
I don't question the match between KBA-75 and DQ-20, but the DQ-10 is a completely different speaker. The 20 is easier to drive and goes deeper. If you want to get the most out of your 10s, look for a high-current amp rated at more than 150 watts per channel. There are dozens of other DQ-10 owners that will tell the same thing. Check out the Yahoo Dahlquist Group.