Snell Type D for Dared MP5 ?

vcwatkins
vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
edited May 2012 in 2 Channel Audio
I recently picked up a Dared MP-5 clone and am considering possible speakers for this great little integrated. I have some 5b's that need a lot of work and, until they're done, would like to consider trying some others. Here are specs pasted for the Fatman equivalent:
Power Output - 13 watts x 2 ch.
- Frequency Response 20Hz - 20KHz (±1.5dB)
- Harmonic Distortion 0.5%
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 86dB
- Input Impedance 100K - Output Impedance 4ohm, 8ohm
- Valve Type 2 x 6N1(ECC85 - currently NOS 60's (Siemens) RCA's) 1 x 6E2(EM87)
- Power Supply AC100~120V/50~60Hz AC220~240V/50~60Hz

I have a buddy that is willing to sell me his Snell Type D's at well below market value. I've heard them maybe twice, but it was so brief and long ago, that I really have no lasting impression of them. They look to be efficient but are 3-ways. The rear tweeter is switchable. They seem to be fairly well thought of. I will not be able to audition the speakers. The target room is a small office, 11'x13'x9'.
Click here for specs

Any thoughts on how the Type D might match up with the tubelets or comments on the character of their sound?

Others to consider (used <$300)?

Thanks,
Craig
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited May 2012
    Why not bring the clone to his home and test it out. The Type D is 8 ohms / 90db sensitivity. If the impedance doesn't dip too low, it should be very tube friendly. Doesn't matter if it's three way or not. The most sensitive speakers I owned were 3-way at 104db sensitivity. No problem with a 3w/ch amp.
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  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    edited May 2012
    Not able to audition or match up with the amp. It would be a meet-half-way trade sort of thing.
    b]Beach Audio[/b]: Rega RP6 (mods) - AT33PTG/II - Parks Budgie SUT - PSAudio NPC * Eversolo DMP-A6 * Topping D90iii * Joule-Electra LA-100 mkIII * Pass Aleph 30 * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 2.3tl (mods) * PSAudio PPP3
    Beach Study: Pro-Ject Stream Box S2 Ultra & Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * DH Labs SS Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354 * PSA Dectet
    Beach Master: WiiM Pro * Dayens Menuetto * Zu Libtec * Dynaudio Audience 50
    Beach Den: Bluesound Powernode 2i * DH Labs SS Q10 * Zu Omen DWII * Richard Gray RGPC
    Town Study: WiiM Pro * Chord Qute (Pardo) * Elekit TU-8600 * MIT S3 * Revel M22 * Beyer DT-990 * Shunyata Hydra 2
    Town Den: Music Hall mm5.1se - Denon DL-103r - Jolida JD9ii (mods) * WiiM Pro * Cary xCiter * Rogue 99 Magnum * Schiit Aegir * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 1.2tl (mods) * Dectet * Bottlehead Crack - Senn 600
    Town Porch: WiiM Pro Plus * Sunfire Sig II * Canare 4S11 * Magnepan 1.6 * Dectet
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited May 2012
    That's always tough. Hopefully someone here have had experience with that combo.
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited May 2012
    1st $300 for snell D is a great deal! That said, they are NOT efficient. 89 db 13 watt tube will not give it enough juice in my opinion. If you listen to it quietly, then you shoud be ok but, if you want any kind of volume, the 13 watts will run out of steam quick.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited May 2012
    I was thinking the same thing erniejade. Those Snells wont open up with that amp. Although 13 watts of Tube power is nothing to sneeze at, 89db speakers are.

    I also do not like titanium or hardened tweeters with Tubes. I prefer Silk or trilam types by a long way.
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  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
    edited May 2012
    Gotcha. Many thanks for the advice. Opinions on good alternatives much appreciated.
    Craig
    b]Beach Audio[/b]: Rega RP6 (mods) - AT33PTG/II - Parks Budgie SUT - PSAudio NPC * Eversolo DMP-A6 * Topping D90iii * Joule-Electra LA-100 mkIII * Pass Aleph 30 * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 2.3tl (mods) * PSAudio PPP3
    Beach Study: Pro-Ject Stream Box S2 Ultra & Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * DH Labs SS Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354 * PSA Dectet
    Beach Master: WiiM Pro * Dayens Menuetto * Zu Libtec * Dynaudio Audience 50
    Beach Den: Bluesound Powernode 2i * DH Labs SS Q10 * Zu Omen DWII * Richard Gray RGPC
    Town Study: WiiM Pro * Chord Qute (Pardo) * Elekit TU-8600 * MIT S3 * Revel M22 * Beyer DT-990 * Shunyata Hydra 2
    Town Den: Music Hall mm5.1se - Denon DL-103r - Jolida JD9ii (mods) * WiiM Pro * Cary xCiter * Rogue 99 Magnum * Schiit Aegir * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 1.2tl (mods) * Dectet * Bottlehead Crack - Senn 600
    Town Porch: WiiM Pro Plus * Sunfire Sig II * Canare 4S11 * Magnepan 1.6 * Dectet
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  • CSM41
    CSM41 Posts: 55
    edited May 2012
    Peter Snell made some fantastic speakers and those Type D's fall in that category. They do however, like power to sound their best.
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