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Tube amp for "difficult" speakers,,,

I have a pair of Consequence Dynaudio, mk 2. They work well with my s-state 2x600 watts amp and sounds great esp at large volume levels. But I want to switch to tubes, and even triode if possible. Is good tube amplification unrealistic with these 83 db sensitivity speakers? I am probably not the only one with somewhat "difficult" speakers so all advice is welcome.
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wavetrader
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Just a thought you might contact Kevin Hayes at VAC and get his thoughts. I have a Ren 70/70 and it has plenty of power for Dynaudio drivers although the crossovers are custom. I know the speakers efficency is in the high 90's. Kevin's amps have tremendous transformers and really deliver more then there stated output in my experience.

Roger
wavetrader
260 posts
 
Tvad you must be right because I experience a lush midrange with plenty of balance,weight,and lucidity in both mid and low frequency.
wavetrader
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Tvad I don't have the specific info at hand but my speakers are a good match to my VAC 70/70. Just for others,I found this article on the VAC website.

http://www.vac-amps.com/Technical_Monograph_90-9.htm
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