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Matching with Audio Note speakers

I hope there will be interest in this question. I've recently learned by reading about the wonderful capacity these speakers have for breathing life into music reproduction. I know generally that it is recommended to match them with SET amps, particularly to realize their full potential in midrange reproduction. I'm interested if anyone has had good results with solid state amplification. I'm using Herron electronics (with Spendor speakers) and would like to know thoughts about the AN speakers as a reasonable upgrade?
mdvuolo
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muzikat
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Checking back in on this thread.
I am using an LFD Zero MKIII amp right now. Audio Note Ks sound fabulous with this amp, maybe better than with Audio Note OTO.
paulfolbrecht
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Those LFD amps are supposed to be quite special. They brag about low feedback, low parts count. Kind of like SET.. except SET is pretty much no feedback, lowest possible parts count. (That last part is an oversimplification, especially since some of the best SETs have more complex circuits than the simple ones, but you get the idea.)

I heard people say the LFD amps are the best *solid-state* amps they've heard, but I've not yet heard "best amp".
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muzikat
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Yes I am a recent convert. Previous SS amps have been mostly Naim and Creek. This amp IMO is better than those by a good deal.
BTW, AN speakers did not sound their best with Naim, not bad, just not as good as Creek and LFD. They both use Mosfets, maybe a common factor in the sound with AN speakers.
ryder
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Does anybody own a Plinius amp prior to trying the LFD Zero Mk3 amp? I am wondering whether the LFD integrated would be a significant improvement to my Plinius and ARC combination. I'm currently looking at some good high-end integrated as an alternative to my separates and the LFD(apart from the French-made Lavardin IT) has peaked my interest.
jetrexpro
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Anyone heard the Pathos Twin Towers with Audio Note Speakers?
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