Cary CAD-805C driving horn speakers?


I have an opportunity to purchase a pair of used Cary CAD-805C 50 wat mono block amplifiers. I'm wondering if anyone has tried these amps with horn speakers, specificly Avantgarde. Are these amps too noisy? Is the sonic signature not a good match for horn speakers? Any advice is most welcome.
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I've used my 805Cs with high sensitivity Zingali horns without any noise issues. The amps will change character with your choice of output tubes, though - despite the consistent specs of 845s and 211s. IME, the former take things a bit "dark", while the latter tilt toward a more "forward" presentation. The effect has been pretty consistent and you should consider trying both tubes with your speakers to see which you prefer.