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Tekton Pendragons - looking for low watt SET amp

As is my custom after many hours of comprehensive research, including investing time in these forums, I'm looking for first hand insight on marrying my Tekton Pendragons (fully upgraded and bought barely used at a ridiculous price) with a good line stage and low watt SET amp.

I believe I have settled on the Truth line stage and a pair of Coincident Dynamo 34SE Mk II's. I have read reviews on the Dynamo's use with Lore's.  I suppose my primary concern is this....can the Dynamo's adequately power a pair of 4 ohm Pendragon's up to 100db.  I'd prefer to not spend more than $5,000.

Any insight or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.



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Before I opened this post I was going to suggest the Art Audio Carissa. I was pleasantly surprised to see that jcarcopo had beat me to an Art Audio recommendation. I lived with the Carissa for about two years. It was astounding. It is the only piece of gear that I regret selling.

I completely concur with everything jcarcopo said about Art Audio amps. My Carissa was used with a speaker that had a 12" woofer and 12" passive radiator with a 3.2ohm low in the bass. That woofer handled everything from 700hz down and the Carissa pulled all the music from it and showed it who was boss. Besides driving the speaker correctly it was also one of the sweetest sounding amps I've heard. Unbelievable tone, detail, resolution and dynamic.

I don't usually gush about gear I have owned but any chance I get I'll sing the praises of Art Audio amps. If I had the means there would be a new Art Audio Carissa in my system tomorrow.

Cheers,

Scott
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