Joseph Audio Perspectives and Nola KOs would play nice with that much tube power if you can find them. Best of luck.
About to audition Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Grand Reference - advice?
Hi,
I have been listening to Aerial Acoustics 7Bs ( 86 dB sensitivity) for nearly 20 years. About to audition the VA Beethoven Grand Reference. 90 dB sensitivity. $12k. I have a Balanced Audio Technology VK75SE - 75 watts. 700 Joules of power.
Question #1: I always felt the Aerials were under powered. I'm going to hear the VA BGR with a Pass amp -- not tubes. Does anyone have any LISTENING experience with this new speaker using 75 watts of tube power?
Question #2: Suggestions for speakers in the $8-12K range ... good for full orchestra (think Mahler 5th), jazz (HHancock, Miles, FHubbard etc), female vocals and 70s rock (Zep, AC/DC, Neil, Yes, Genesis). Aesthetics are VERY important. And space is an issue, so no large panels.
Thanks.
Joe
I have been listening to Aerial Acoustics 7Bs ( 86 dB sensitivity) for nearly 20 years. About to audition the VA Beethoven Grand Reference. 90 dB sensitivity. $12k. I have a Balanced Audio Technology VK75SE - 75 watts. 700 Joules of power.
Question #1: I always felt the Aerials were under powered. I'm going to hear the VA BGR with a Pass amp -- not tubes. Does anyone have any LISTENING experience with this new speaker using 75 watts of tube power?
Question #2: Suggestions for speakers in the $8-12K range ... good for full orchestra (think Mahler 5th), jazz (HHancock, Miles, FHubbard etc), female vocals and 70s rock (Zep, AC/DC, Neil, Yes, Genesis). Aesthetics are VERY important. And space is an issue, so no large panels.
Thanks.
Joe