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Tekton Pendragons - looking for low watt SET amp

As is my custom after many hours of comprehensive research, including investing time in these forums, I'm looking for first hand insight on marrying my Tekton Pendragons (fully upgraded and bought barely used at a ridiculous price) with a good line stage and low watt SET amp.

I believe I have settled on the Truth line stage and a pair of Coincident Dynamo 34SE Mk II's. I have read reviews on the Dynamo's use with Lore's.  I suppose my primary concern is this....can the Dynamo's adequately power a pair of 4 ohm Pendragon's up to 100db.  I'd prefer to not spend more than $5,000.

Any insight or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.



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I've own two Art Audio Diavolo SETs.  I spent $6000 for the original in 2003 and recently, $8500, for the new Copper  Reference 300b Diavolo SET. The amplifier retails for $11,500.00USD  I can only tell you I arrived at my choice after listening to a myriad of amplifiers.  Very few SET amplifiers are this quiet, this DYNAMIC, this resolute, or this able to drive 2+ amps of current into a 2ohm load! Nothing made today looks as good, but more importantly, nothing bests their sound short of spending twice the money for Lamm's single ended offering. I highly advise you to consider the Diavolo Amplifier from Art Audio. I'm just a customer, but If you need any information, please let me know. I know the owner personally and I'll help you anyway I can to help you to afford one! 
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100db hope you have a spare set of ears to use when you go deaf.


85 Decibels (dB) - the "Action Level" where hearing protection is required. 90 dB - the OSHA, 8 hour average exposure limit. 100 dB - exposures longer than 15 minutes are not recommended. 110 dB - regular exposure of more than 1 minute risks permanent hearing loss.

may want to rethink your loudness requirements.

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Glen, don't forget about dynamic range.  I have many classical symphonic recordings in my collection that have been engineered with minimal or no dynamic compression, and can reach brief (1 or 2 second) peaks of about 105 db at my listening position, while having average volumes of perhaps 75 db.

To the OP -- It can be calculated that 8 watts into a pair of 95 db/1 watt/1 meter speakers will get you to just about 100 db at a listening distance of about 10 feet in an average sized room.  Having no experience with the Dynamo, however, I can't say if from a sonic standpoint it would be in its comfort zone in doing so.  Also, this assumes that the relevant specs are accurate.

Good luck.  Regards,
-- Al
 
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