ryder,
as I have written, my Miles IIs were driven by a Bow Technologies Wazoo XL, and it was a wonderful combination. When I decided, rather irrationally, to trade the Bow for a 202/200 combo, I was well aware that the sound was going from 'chamber music' to 'country fair', but I insisted.. I wish I had just 1 € for every b*****it I have done.
I am more and more thinking that Mr Pig was very right to begin with, I am fencing my choice with a number of absurd prerequisites
when the truth is that the 40W, EL34 based amp is not enough for a large room.
I have circled around the Harbeth Idea like a moth around a lightbulb for years, and I cannot bring myself to join the club; but yes, M30s are more likely to be a sensible choice. But not with 40 tube watts. I think that perhaps I should start with changing the amp.
Per,
hi. Have you understood now..?
I hope all is well up there in Denmark. M.
tenpercenter,
not many chances to demo a pair of K Red 50s, but a friend dealer in another town has a pair of RK's floor standers. More options, but thanks for all the suggestions. Ours is sometimes a difficult hobby. M.