Amp Choice for Acapella Campaniles


I purchased a set of Campaniles last summer and have been trying to optimize them since then both with respect to room placement and amps. The speakers utilize a plasma tweeter, a midrange (non-compression) horn using a Dynaudio driver and four 10" SEAS drivers for woofers in individual rather large sealed boxes (2 woofers per 30" by 12" by 28" box). I have to date tried two very different amps (Parasound JC-1's and Wolcott 220 mono tubes). The JC-1's are still breaking in but thus far are promising, still lacking the dimensionality and warmth of the tubes but with superior control of the bass and dynamics. I understand from the designer that the JC-1's will gain in both of these areas as they break in. Any suggestions with respect to other possibilities with these very revealing speakers. By the way, the JC-1's exhibit absolutely no brightness or zip in the top end. I think that 100 watts would be the minimum amp size needed.
fcrowder

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fred..having had tenor 75wis and recently trading them for a goldmund 29m, i can say,without stuttering,that it is a superb amp.it does everything the tenors do well and alot more..especially the bass dynamics..quickness,articulation and slamm.but amazingly it has the mid and high freq. beauty that is the hallmark of the tenors.if you're considering the new tenor 300w hybrid you need to try the goldmund also because it may,and i have not heard it either,be as good and save you some bucks.i have piega p-10s and use an audio tekne 'simona' tubed preamp with it and the combo is absolutely stunning.