Retreived my archived file and refreshed my memory on the criteria I used to build the system. It appears my recollection was consistent with the exception of the conversation with Magnapan. They did say it would not be a problem if I wasn’t trying to fill a large room with high volumne but they did not provide the impedance curve I cited.
My notes also reminded me I consulted several knowledgeable people, including Dennis, who further went on to say it was recommended to run the Magnapans on 8 ohm output transformers as the measurements were better, less distortion and more pleasant to the ear. This is consistent with you fellas with Magnapans and 8 ohm output transformers who said the same thing. This was the determining factor in not sending the blocks back for 4 ohm transformers.
Phew! Glad that is settled in my head. My ears always said, "I told you so!" I was dreading admitting my friend’s friend was right. Ugh! (But I would have begrudgingly).
Zero Autoformers are out. Now, back to my study for some jazz. Thanks again for the great repartee! Reminds me of days when, with only one snarky comment in the entire thread! An Audiogon record!
Best to all...
P.S.: If I do get my hands on a pair of autoformers I can audition and return, I might experiment. That's the Audiophile in me and all of us here on Audiogon, eh? HA!
