Rrog... thank you for the polish info... speakers?


You seem to be very knowledgeable about audio matters... so if you have time and any thoughts, I would appreciate it. I haven't been serious about audio in 50 years (first amp Bogan DB 212). I recently sold my Celestion SL700SE's (after 20 yrs.) through Audiogon wanteds and purchased Fritz Rev 5's with upgraded Scanspeak drivers (Illuminator 5 inch woofers and Revelator tweeters) in 12x15x9 room. I think they were a prototype because I never saw them on his website... Fritz must have had them lying around, because I got them in about 8 days. Rrog... having the same amps as me (Quicksilver 90 monos) you might have some thoughts. My gut feeling and odds and probabilities tell me I will like them very much (but not very knowledgeable). I finally have time to enjoy music... in bar and restaurant business all my life in Chicago and all I had time for was work and fun.
zoot45

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Zoot45, The Silver 90 monos are great amplifiers, producing 90 watts pure pentode from 2 KT88 output tubes (less is more). With the Silver 90 monos I also use Quicksilver's Full Function preamp, a winning combination. I have used several speakers with the Silver monos. The amps work very well with electrostatic speakers and possibly the best amp I have ever used with Martin Logan CLS. The Silver 90s are terrific with Living Voice Auditorium speakers. They are a slender floor standing speaker that is extremely tube friendly and great sounding. The best speaker I ever used with the Silver 90s was ESP Concert Grand. ESP is not around anymore, but the speakers show up used from time to time and a "want to buy" ad may bring a pair to the surface. The Concert Grand would be large for your room, so I recommend looking for ESP Bodhran if you want to go that route. If you prefer new or a later model go with the Living Voice. The Quicksilvers and Living Voice work well with Chord Cables. I hope this helps.
Hoot45, It was late when I responded to your post and I did not realize you already purchased the Fritz speakers. I do not have experience with Fritz speakers. Since you already own the speakers you should evaluate them and give us a report. When going from one small speaker to the next it is my opinion they are just different flavors. I hope the Fritz are a flavor you like. When it comes to advice from dealers, distributors or manufacturers take their comments with a grain of salt.