I agree with Doug Deacon. You are using the wrong amp with this speaker. Atmospheres really do not like loads below 6 ohms and with this low efficiency you really need at least 200 tube watts. I would not like the match of these two pieces as they have the same sonic character. The Salk speakers are very open but tend to be on the lighter side and this is the same signature of the atmaspheres. Oh boy what a poor synergy. Thats why you see atmaspheres with Sound Labs because Sound Labs are on the warm side of neutral and the atmaspheres are on the leaner side. I'm not judging you as you make like this kind of sound. I wish you the best.
Zyx Universe. O.24 mv vs .48 mv with low eff spkrs
I have a dilema
My Zyx Universe .24mv cartridge appears to be loosing its suspension characteristics. I believe an arm bearing not moving freely put too much wear on it.
I have 84 db speakers and have to crank at pretty high levels to get my volume up far enough to resolve things.
I know a .24 mv is going to have slightly more resolution and speed but woud I be better going with the .48 and having less stress on the amplification and higher output volumes?
My Zyx Universe .24mv cartridge appears to be loosing its suspension characteristics. I believe an arm bearing not moving freely put too much wear on it.
I have 84 db speakers and have to crank at pretty high levels to get my volume up far enough to resolve things.
I know a .24 mv is going to have slightly more resolution and speed but woud I be better going with the .48 and having less stress on the amplification and higher output volumes?