Dear @inefficient : I forgo, I heard twice those MBL speakers one time in ahome audio system paired with Music Reference tube amps and the other at a distributor paired with SS electronics.
The system with the MR sounds good but nothing more in change the ones with SS electronics really makes the speakers shines.
The MBL's performs better at over average listening SPL and even the manufacturer ask for amps over 200 watts.
From my point of view of MUSIC home reproduction tubes never can honor MUSIC. Can " sounds " but that's all.
Of course that each music lover/audiophile has its own priorities and choices according to.
R.
The system with the MR sounds good but nothing more in change the ones with SS electronics really makes the speakers shines.
The MBL's performs better at over average listening SPL and even the manufacturer ask for amps over 200 watts.
From my point of view of MUSIC home reproduction tubes never can honor MUSIC. Can " sounds " but that's all.
Of course that each music lover/audiophile has its own priorities and choices according to.
R.