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Markus, I previously owned the Virgo IIIs as you know, and the little Nait 2 I used at the time was capable of more than adequate control right up to uncomfortable listening levels. I sold the Virgos before I got the current power amp, so never had a chance to try the combination. However, I perceive my 8wpc amp to have at least as much grip as the Nait 2, and probably a fair bit more (so perhaps the 8w spec is very very conservative).

The power amp is the Eastern Electric MiniMax, and I have heard it drive the Tempo IIIi to serious volumes without any strain. On paper, the Tempo IIIi and the Avanti are similar (in impedance terms) so I am wondering if I could expect similar results.

I think you're one of thefew people on this and the PF forum who actually know the AP speakers well, so your advice is MUCH appreciated!

John

<blockquote data-quote="jtc" data-source="post: 633543" data-attributes="member: 1489">Markus, I previously owned the Virgo IIIs as you know, and the little Nait 2 I used at the time was capable of more than adequate control right up to uncomfortable listening levels.&nbsp; I sold the Virgos before I got the current power amp, so never had a chance to try the combination.&nbsp; However, I perceive my 8wpc amp to have at least as much grip as the Nait 2, and probably a fair bit more (so perhaps the 8w spec is very very conservative).&nbsp; The power amp is the Eastern Electric MiniMax, and I have heard it drive the Tempo IIIi to serious volumes without any strain.&nbsp; On paper, the Tempo IIIi and the Avanti are similar (in impedance terms) so I am wondering if I could expect similar results.I think you're one of thefew people on this and the PF forum who actually know the AP speakers well, so your advice is MUCH appreciated!John</blockquote>

[QUOTE="jtc, post: 633543, member: 1489"] Markus, I previously owned the Virgo IIIs as you know, and the little Nait 2 I used at the time was capable of more than adequate control right up to uncomfortable listening levels. I sold the Virgos before I got the current power amp, so never had a chance to try the combination. However, I perceive my 8wpc amp to have at least as much grip as the Nait 2, and probably a fair bit more (so perhaps the 8w spec is very very conservative). The power amp is the Eastern Electric MiniMax, and I have heard it drive the Tempo IIIi to serious volumes without any strain. On paper, the Tempo IIIi and the Avanti are similar (in impedance terms) so I am wondering if I could expect similar results. I think you're one of thefew people on this and the PF forum who actually know the AP speakers well, so your advice is MUCH appreciated! John [/QUOTE]

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