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Tube Friendly Speakers - Down to 30Hz - $3000?

I'm looking for speaker recommendations that play down to 30Hz. Able to be fully driven without compromise by tube amplification with as little as 15wpc.

$3000 new or used.

16x19 room. Rock, jazz and classical.

Reasonably small footprint (Klipsch K-Horns and LaScalas are too large).

I have eliminated Zu Druid and Tones from contention. All other options are open.

Thanks in advance.
tvad
lotus1
52 posts
 
I'm using the CARY Silver Oak model one speaker with cary 805's

Huge soundstage with awesome bass.They are occasionly available used for 3000$.
tvad OP
9,467 posts
 
Senna, I haven't been able to find any info about the Cary loudpspeakers. Perhaps you can post a link?

Here's a good article from 6Moons that lists ten SET friendly speakers and amplifier combinations. It was written by Srajan, apparently before he discovered the Zu Definitions, otherwise I'm sure they'd have been on this list.
martykl
3,563 posts
 
Tvad,

Don't want to sound like (pardon the pun) a broken record, but I believe Kevin at Upscale has Cary Silver Oaks on hand. Honestly, I have no affiliation with the guy, I just think his inventory is heavy on the kind of stuff you're seeking; SET amplification and good partnering speakers.

Marty
tvad OP
9,467 posts
 
I called Kevin. Essentially his response after putting me through the standard salesman's buyer qualification was, "Listen to everything on your list, and then call me in a couple of weeks."

I saw a photo of the Silver Oaks. They look quite large. What are their dimensions? What are their specifications?
tvad OP
9,467 posts
 
Silverline Reference 17.5. 90db/8 ohms. 32Hz-32Khz. $3500 retail.

Any owner comments?
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