With the low powered high efficiency approach, it's all about synergy. I have a Decware Zen that sounds fabulous with my single driver Omegas. Up until I bought some Quicksilver Horn Mono's, it bested everything I threw at it including a custom made 2A3 amp. There was a post just the other day on another forum comparing the Zen amp to the Coincident Dynamo and the owner preferred the little Zen.
With some Zu speakers though, my results are different. The Zus don't really respond well to the Quicksilvers and sound better with the Decware however, I have to say, overall, the Zus just seem to sound better with solid state which is a big surprise as my Omegas definitely respond more favorably to tubes.
I guess what I'm saying is to make sure you can hear the combination that you plan on putting together and don't just assume that it will sound good. Also, don't forget that room size and listening volume preferences play a huge role in this approach as well.
Good Luck
With some Zu speakers though, my results are different. The Zus don't really respond well to the Quicksilvers and sound better with the Decware however, I have to say, overall, the Zus just seem to sound better with solid state which is a big surprise as my Omegas definitely respond more favorably to tubes.
I guess what I'm saying is to make sure you can hear the combination that you plan on putting together and don't just assume that it will sound good. Also, don't forget that room size and listening volume preferences play a huge role in this approach as well.
Good Luck