Amplifier for Altec Valencia speakers

Ive owned a couple different pairs years ago..If memory serves me I used McIntosh most of the time,along w/Marantz and Jadis .Not the greatest speakers IMO but Ok if ya got em cheap.I suggest selling them and buying something better

Unoear - Do you have the 16 ohm or 8 ohm model?

Hi Schubert, thanks for the Sophia Babie endorsement!

Missioncoonery, thank you for your insights regarding maximizing utility!

Hey 4musica44107, 16-ohm.

Unoear - I had a chance to acquire a very nice pair of 16-ohm Valencias about a year ago and foolishly passed on the opportunity. They were being driven with Shindo electronics - the Cortese stereo amp and either the Monbrison or Masseto preamp. Incredibly musical combination! The Cortese is a superb amplifier; it was fantastic with the Valencias and the Shindo pre.

I run Valencia 846A's (16 ohm) with Shindo Aurieges linestage and Cortese amplifier. The combination is magical. Make the effort to hear Valencias with Shindo equipment. I think you will be astounded how good these speakers can sound when paired with electronics that are appropriate for them.