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Can anyone describe the sound of the Kharma...

Ceramiques 1.0? I am looking to jump back into high-end audio and am intrigued by the Kharma line. I previously owned Avalon Eclipse/ARC LS15/Manley Classic250 mono tube amps. I loved the holography of Avalon's and their musicality, but am looking for something a little less difficult to drive. Are Ceramiques 1.0 this speaker?

Thank you!

Jordan
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jtinn
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Absolutely. I have a pair of the Midi Grands and am amazed by the level of clarity and cohesiveness. I am driving them with the Tenor 75 Wp amplifiers and the match is miraculous. :)
jtinn
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Jordan, all I can say is the midrange clarity is so addictive. It is very fast, accurate and full of natural body. The Cary should be a wonderful match with the speaker. I think you will find that the Ceramiques also have the ability to disappear and leave an incredibly realistic soundstage. The bass is fantastic, deep, articulate and textured.
jtinn
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While the midrange may be very transparent in both speakers, the Kharma's are much more coherant. There is a more natural and lifelike sound with the Kharma's.

All of the speakers you mention are quite good. I just feel that the Kharma's are more like listening to the real thing. They are faster and more open with greater resolution and detail.

The Tenor's are the best. :) But, if you can find a Lamm ML1, Joule Electra, Audio Aero Capitole, Manley Snapper, or Atma-sphere MA1 MK II.2, they will all work extremely well.

You really do not need much power to drive the Kharma's.
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