Thanks for the responses. I will see how it sounds with my little amp. Mingles, thanks for the Cardas link. I usually end up with a similar placement, but that formula is a nice shortcut.
Erik
Erik
Tube amp recommendation for Dahlquist DQ10s
Hello,
Recently, a friend gave me a pair of DQ10s with upgraded caps that need refoaming. I’m wondering if it is worth my while to invest in an amp for these speakers as I have never heard them.
My current system is a modified Jolida 202a, Vienna Acoustics Haydn (not Grand), Hagerman Bugle phono stage, and a Bix turntable. I listen to jazz, rock, and electronic music at moderate to loud levels in a small room (11’ x 11’) with acoustic treatment. Overall, I am happy with my system, but eventually planned on upgrading to Vandersteens (love their sound) and appropriate amplification.
Since money is tight, I will probably sell the Jolida and Haydns and add a couple hundred so would have $1100 to $1300 to play with. Are there any recommendations for a used tube amp in this price range that would run these apparently power hungry speakers? I am also concerned about such a large speaker in my small room- am i correct in assuming that baffleless designs are fickle placement wise? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
Recently, a friend gave me a pair of DQ10s with upgraded caps that need refoaming. I’m wondering if it is worth my while to invest in an amp for these speakers as I have never heard them.
My current system is a modified Jolida 202a, Vienna Acoustics Haydn (not Grand), Hagerman Bugle phono stage, and a Bix turntable. I listen to jazz, rock, and electronic music at moderate to loud levels in a small room (11’ x 11’) with acoustic treatment. Overall, I am happy with my system, but eventually planned on upgrading to Vandersteens (love their sound) and appropriate amplification.
Since money is tight, I will probably sell the Jolida and Haydns and add a couple hundred so would have $1100 to $1300 to play with. Are there any recommendations for a used tube amp in this price range that would run these apparently power hungry speakers? I am also concerned about such a large speaker in my small room- am i correct in assuming that baffleless designs are fickle placement wise? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.