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In Reply to: I guess I should really be the one to handle a few of those questions. posted by Danny on January 02, 2002 at 19:38:12:
From your previous statement you say that the Paradox's are more suitable for tube amps because of the metal dome tweeters. Another guy on here built the A/V-1's saying that they sounded better to him. Maybe cause he has a solid state system? This is the system im building:Foreplay PreAmp
WAV-8 tubeamps
Linn LP12 turntableUsing AQ interconnects and speaker cables currently. Thinking of upgrading to HR or Analysis Oval cables. Not sure which will balance well.
Thank you most kindly.
Follow Ups:
It is true that the Paradox series kits are a better match with most tube amps because many of them tend to be a little laid back and soft on the top end.But, the A/V series kits also sound great on tube amps. We drive them with our tubes and pure class A amps everyday.
As for the system you are looking at:
That little 8 watt amp will drive our Paradox-1 or A/V-1 to only moderate levels. It may cut it for you if you have a really small room.
Our Paradox-1+ or A/V-1+ (the MTM versions) will give you the stronger sensitivity you need to get good solid output levels with that amp, but only if that amp is capable of handling the lower 4 ohm impedance load of those two designs.
Either our Paradox-3 or A/V-3 might be a better choice in that it will give you the higher sensitivity and the higher 8 ohm impedance that I am sure that amp will prefer.
These two designs are really the jewels yet to be discovered by the Asylum members and could be considered by some to be among our best kits. These are also much better models to be used as a stand alone pair without the need for a sub.
Danny Richie
From looking at the spec of the A/V-3 the Sensitivity at 91db is the same at A/V-1. Because its a 8ohm speaker it more efficeint?
Also, if i go that route I will have to make or have made the speaker cabinets. Can I get speaker enclosure plans? Thank you for your time. :)
Actually the sensitivity of the A/V-1 is only 88db.The A/V-1+ is 91db.
CAD type drawings of the enclosure come with the kit. I can email them to you in advance if you like.
Danny Richie
All this time Ive been referring to the A/V-1+.
Says its rated at 91db. Lets back up a bit then. Will the A/V-1+ with 4ohm and 91 sensitivity be a good match for WAV-8 10watt mono tube amps with 8ohm output.
Wonder if I can change speakers or tubeamps to be compatible.
I am not real familiar with that amp.10 watts is easily enough to drive them to good solid levels in a small to medium sized room. I don't know how well that particular amp will like the 4 ohm load. I would ask the amplifier manufacturer.
Our 8 watt Dodd Amp drives them pretty easy with no problems at all.
Gary Dodd even has a pair of A/V-1+'s that he uses as a reference speaker and he has driven them with the 8 watt amp as well with no problem. He also said it was producing steady 100db levels in his listening room.
Danny Richie
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