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Last edited by Musica Amantem; 09-17-2016 at 12:13 AM. |
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Until now I naively thought the sensitivity figures correlated with low power amp capabilities ... Tuns out a 95 dB at 8 Ohms (Omega) is SET friendly and Tekton at 98 dB's is not. Go figure! I turned down the Omegas Super 3i's or actually the floorstanding Super XRLS 3i and went for the Tekton's because of an expected lack of body to the sound with such a small diameter driver. Fast but lean, was my reasoning. Of couse at the time I did not know the Lore 2.0 would turn out power hungry in spite of their nominal sensitiviity rating. This is no problem at all with my current gear, plenty of power except maybe with 6V6's, but uncapable to adapt to a true SET. BTW, Tekton's use the Eminence drivers. Any thoughts on the Zu Souls? Thanks for the pointers! Last edited by Musica Amantem; 09-17-2016 at 12:38 AM. |
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I really don't think you realize how good the Inspire gear you have it yet. No condescension intended. BTW, Tekton's use the Eminence drivers. Any thoughts on the Zu Souls? Sometime published specs are a numbers game. My Klipsch H 3's are 99 db on paper. 58hz is the bottom and I don't feel like I need to bother integrating a subwoofer. I have not seen measurements from and independent source. One review says they really lit up with 30 watts. For the past few days I have been using Pope 6V6GT's, CV181 copper base and an 80 rectifier with excellent results. Not at all anemic. Volume never above 10 o'clock. Same amp and pre as yours. I know there are better speakers but I can happily live with what I have. I've not heard souls so no comment. You may just need to experiment more with tubes and caps. I'd work with what you have a little longer. I find the Omega's interesting but have not heard them. |
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I am interested in Zu as well. I have Omega Super 7 mkII monitors, which i really like, in my office. I am dreaming toward another system at the house with some floor standers. I was more thinking toward the Omens. I am a sucker for a good deal and like the comment above about the Omega 3i giving 85% of the Omega experience I have a sense the Omens may give something similar toward the Zu. I would love to hear any thoughts on the Zus in general.
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There are other sellers of the grade A tubes. Ice Lake Audio and h salience are two that I've bought from. |
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Way too often the published specs are a numbers game. Last edited by o; 09-17-2016 at 08:42 AM. |
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My Tekton Lore 2.0's sound wonderful with the right setup. I know these would benefit from more power but in a small listening room and near-field settings, that is not possible. I have all the volume (SPL) I need with the 6L6 and KT88 output tubes. |
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