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Advise on 845 Set amp and Speakers to match.

I would like to purchase a used second system consisting of a low powered 845 SET amp along with matching high efficiency monitor speakers. My room is approximately 10 x 14. Being that this would be my 1st SET amp I was hoping to get some feedback from people who have this type of setup. Currently I have Nautilus 805 in this room but I doubt they would work properly with a SET amp.

Thanks for any advise,
Steve
steves71
aisip
83 posts
 
Sell your 805's and get the Reference 3A MM Da Capo's. They sound simply spectaculare for the price and are very efficient. I believe you can find a pair of used ones for a little less than $2,000.

Enjoy,
Jojo
steves71 OP
28 posts
 
I just read the reviews on the Capo's. I'll keep my eyes open for a used pair.

Thanks,
Steve
cowman
26 posts
 
Steve-
Just for the record, an 845 is not a "low powered SET amp".
Because of the ~25wpc it brings to the party, most SET adherents would consider it a muscle amp. This gives you real versatility, and greatly opens up your options for speaker matching. In a relatively small room like yours, you should be able to drive almost any moderately efficient speaker, although you still need to watch for unfriendly loads. With a relatively efficient and refined speaker like the da Capo you may want to consider a lower powered design.
Good luck and have fun.
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