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Higher Efficiency Speakers
Ihasa, OTL amps are High Current so different from regular tube amps. I could Monostrap my Atma-Spheres and get about 180 watts into a stable 2 ohm load and have High Current. Tubes would last as they’d never be stressed. Think that would be aweso... 
Higher Efficiency Speakers
These will give me something’s to look at. The NSMT’s I already drew a line through. As with the KLipsch. Since I had owned most of the Classics from Chorus II through the Khorns. I’ll do alittle digging on the rest. Appreciate the responses. I am... 
Monostrapped Atma-sphere M-60
Al,   That was exactly the information I was looking for. I was going to ask Ralph about that. Ummmmm.... Thanks  for the response.  
Monostrapped Atma-sphere M-60
Lol, yep I guess.... Nice system 
Monostrapped Atma-sphere M-60
Jim,   You could always Monostrap the biggest set of Atma-spheres..... Lol... My guess is the amplifiers would work less. And be easier on tubes. Be interesting to see what it’s like. 3x Power is huge. I was think it would only be 50% increase may... 
Monostrapped Atma-sphere M-60
 Here is a quick video that shows what I am talking about. https://youtu.be/tBf_RDsA3PU 
Monostrapped Atma-sphere M-60
I know the 2ce sig ii can easily be powered and will sound great with the Vandies. I guess my question is...... If I went with a harder to drive speaker. Has anyone monostrapped the M-60 to drive such speaker. Could just go with the MA-1 down the ... 
Quicksilver M60 vs Early Silver 88
I agree they are great amps... I have been listening to a set of m-60 with Tung Sol 6550, Vandersteen 2ce sig ii and an Atma-sphere UV-1 point to point and it’s not just music... It’s an experience..... Wished Mike had a Minnesota or Wisconsin Dea... 
Quicksilver M60 vs Early Silver 88
I’ll give him a call.. 
Amps under $5500 new or used
That’s for the recommendations. I already upgraded my Preamp with an Atma-sphere UV-1.... Sounds great..  
Best Preamp New or Used up to $3,000 ??
Forgot the Atma-sphere UV1  
Best Preamp New or Used up to $3,000 ??
The AVA Fet Valve CFR Hybrid is very nice also at $2500 with phono and $300 less without.  
Amps under $5500 new or used
The Nyal is Probably hard to find and get serviced it seems. Think I will stick with something more current. And serviceable. Thanks though seemed like a great amp. Ahead of its time. If I were to do a Hybrid probably would be the new AVA 600r. Wh... 
Amps under $5500 new or used
I don’t take much stock in what Stereophile has to say always.... It’s a money game for them.  
Amps under $5500 new or used
I’ll check it out.... thanks