Best amp for Dunlavy V


system matching
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My original plan was to biamp the Dunlavy's. The crossover point is 150HZ so you still need solid power on top. I actually had a Bryston electronic crossoverand tried it but it added too much harshness to he sound. several I had the VT-200 on hand with the Bryston 7BST but the Melos opportunity came along and I went with that and sold the other amps.
I received the Aloia's aweek ago and was absolutely floored on how they controlled this speaker. One amp was enough to get unbelievable sound. Bi-amping added a touch bigger soundstage. I sold the Wolcotts immediately and realised what an awful match these were.
Snook2, I have removed my bases and speakes are now on the carpet with 3 cones inbetween. The cones tightens the bass slightly increasing the focus. Regarding the power discussions, I don't know if 30 watts will do the job. I had Classe CA-150 and 200 befoe I settled on the CA-400. Even 200 W was not enough for the V's in my average size room. CA-400 completely changed that. Now there is lots of reserve power ( you can tell by the ear, you know). I have tried Bi-wiring without success.
I couldn't believe that 30 Watts could drive these either but its obvious that Watts aren't what's the concern. It's the clean current driving the voice coil that really controls this speaker from an inductance power supply.