Ideal speakers for Cary SLI-80?

silverline or coincident are a match made in heaven

silverline or coincident are a match made in heaven
Pehare (System | Threads | Answers)

The specific Silverline model is important. I would not mate the Sonata III, which I own, with an 80wpc tube amp. I know Silverline suggests this it is possible, but my experience with two tube amps (VAC Standard 160 Musicbloc, Atma-Sphere M-60) was not as favorable as with solid state (Belles 150a Reference monoblocks, NuForce Ref9V2 SE, Bel Canto Ref1000, Pass Labs XA-30.5).

tvad, you're right. i should have been more specific to be truly helpful. i run coincident partial eclipse 2's & a buddy of mine runs silverline sonatina 3's w/the sli-80 & they're both great combos. i have no real world experience w/other models within those 2 brands.

Cruz123, I decided to go with the Taylo Reference from Tyler Acoustics. Brilliant product (and wow are they heavy!!). Also, Ty was very friendly and great to speak with. I'd buy from him again in a heartbeat.

Lupin, great choice. The only reason I switched to the Merlins was in hopes that their sealed design would better in my room, which they do. But, I will gladly own Tyler products again if my room situation changes. Enjoy!