Dahlquist DQ10

I know that this post is a few months old, but wanted to give my listening perspective with the DQ10s.  First, they like clean power with a lot of headroom.  In my initial impression about a month ago, I used a Primaluna integrated tube amp with EL34 tubes and they sounded great in my small room (10X9X9) playing at 11:00 o'clock on volume and hitting 85db peak.  I then used an Onkyo Integra integrated amp and the DQ10s sounded thin and the mids/bass almost non-existent (bigger room and not enough RMS watts).  While the specs on the 5.9 integra should have been good enough it just didn't do the DQ10s justice.  So I put the PS Audio 200c on duty (8 ohms @ 200, 4 ohms @ 400 & 1.5 ohms @ 1000) with a Sanyo Plus Series amp (vintage warm sound with no hint of sibilance).  The change was incredible, to say the least.  The mids/bass had a fullness that felt like I added a sub and imaging, clarity and air (like somebody turned up the reverb button where none exists) was awesome.  Room size increased to 15WX20LX10H and playing at 11:00 or 12:00 on the volume barely gets the PS Audio warm to the touch (3 hours playtime today 10/26/2018).  I compared the DQ10s to the Martin Logans with built-in subs (ML had more air but mids/bass were comparable); Wharfdales (laid back and warm which is similar in the DQ10s); Klipsch RF 7 (more clarity in the highs but can be fatiguing if not paired with the right equipment) and others.  Based on my listening experience in my rooms (3 music rooms with 1 dedicated) the DQ10s can more than hold up their own in the right room with clean power and a good source.  I have the DQ10s 32" from the back wall and 20" from the side walls and I'm six feet in the sweet spot.  One final note.  I got my DQ 10s in very good shape for $100 a piece (mirrored and cones were redone by the owner who had 5 DQ10s and some Advent speakers) and was a tremendous find.  The PS Audio 200c can be had on eBay for around $700 the last time I looked. 

Hey!  OP here.....nice write-up.  I just love these speakers.  I don't have the equipment that all you folks own but my ears are still being amazed when I play something that I haven't heard in a while.  Still using my 7.2 'yammy' and a Grado Black.  Might go power amp for xmas but my room is about 15 by 15 with 9 foot ceilings.  And I don't do 'loud' much anymore....mostly jazz these days though I do on occasion 'rock the dump'.  Thx for the input....

great score, sejodiren!!  Always loved DQ-10's.

So one of my local 'hi-fi' shops has a boat load of used equipment.  All equipment has been tested and comes with a 30-day parts and labor warranty.  A Carver  TFM-35X 250wpc-$489 and a Carver  CT-26V tuner/preamp-$189.  Good price?  Seem to recall the Carver being high current/high power.  Love the look of it.....

Hey Sejodiren, the Carver amps can provide the power you need.  Since the local hi-fi shop has 30-day parts and labor warranty, that's a good start although the amp is a little high; should be closer to $375 to $400. But a brick and mortar store has to compete with eBay and Craiglist sellers so factor that in as well as their service.  Also, get the paperwork for what they tested so you actually know what it is.  Happy listening.