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RE: SS amplifier for my 10 Ohm LS3/5A

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In Reply to: RE: SS amplifier for my 10 Ohm LS3/5A posted by Frihed89 on July 23, 2017 at 14:05:05

If it were me, I would stay with tubes and get a Music Reference RM-200 Mk II. Rodger Modjeski designs are extremely reliable (I have a 35 year-old RM-5 preamp that works like new). Look at reviews in Stereophile. Cost is about $4200 new. The RM-200 delivers 100 wpc which is more than you are looking for, but the LS3/5A is pretty inefficient (82 db) and generally requires more than 50 watts despite it's small size.

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RE: SS amplifier for my 10 Ohm LS3/5A - Frihed89 00:11:25 07/24/17 (1)
The high impedance of the LS3/5A compensates in some ways for its lack of sensitivity. If I use these speakers at my winter place, I drive it with an 8-9W 300B amp. The tonality is correct, but many people believe you need more power and a beefy power supply in terms of reserve capacity in the PS caps to get good dynamics on fast symphonic music.

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- RE: SS amplifier for my 10 Ohm LS3/5A - BCR 04:15:03 07/24/17 (0)
  Stay with tubes.Check out Quicksilver. Outstanding with any LS3/5A type speaker that I have owned!
  - http://quicksilveraudio.com/amplifiers/ (Open in New Window)
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