Hi. I'm new on this forum, but I will go directly on my questions. Hope you can help me.

I live in a apartment with a living roommin size of 25m2. This ij just temporary until I get my own hifi-room

I would like you guys to give input on the bedt match for Avantgarde Uno Nano (104db). Today I use a CSP2+ with a VTL ST-85. This combination is really great, but I feel i have to try somethng new.. Crazy? Would you suggest a Amplifier, integrated or what? I'm thinking about selling everything and investing in a SE84CKC..

Would love some feedback on this.

I'm with skibum. . . go for it!

Wow, that 2 watt amp is going to sing on those speakers!  The other alternative would be the Rachel @ 6 watts stereo.

Here is a good way to find out.

Do you have a smart phone? Go download a free sound meter app - it won't be super accurate since it's not calibrated to your phone, but it will give you an idea of what you need.

Once you have the app, setup your current system to "listening level" and note down the DB, then setup for your "party" level, and note the DB.

Let's say your listening level is 107db, your speakers are 104db, so you'd need 1 watt for 104, and double that (2 watts) for 107db.

Lets say your "party" level is 120db, (just throwing a number out there, personally I don't think party level has anything to do with high end gear but whatever) Again, your speakers are 104db at 1watt,

104db 1 watt
107db 2 watt
110db 4 watt
113db 8 wat
116db 18 watt
119db 36 watt


Again, without a proper calibrated sound meter (check Amazon for real ones), this will be all ballpark, but it will give you an idea of what *you* need. Your idea of "party level" is probably completely different than mine.  

In lack of a better word I used "party level". I have never thought about trying an app like this. What I do know is that my 60 watt VTL-ST85 is wsy to much gain for my taste.

But still I am not sure if 2x2 will give me to little gain.. Have to start by testing this app.

shootingstar,

The SE84CKC with high efficiency speakers is a great amp in my opinion. I have been to Decware several times for listening sessions over the years so I've heard many of their amp and speaker combinations. I started out with the Zen 15 years ago and upgraded to the CKC two years ago and that was a big step up.

With your speakers I suggest the CKC and HSU Mid Bass Module. The Mid Bass Module provides a low end foundation that gives a much bigger sound but retains the beautiful mids & highs of the CKC. The CKC with Mid Bass Module will sound bigger / louder than the Rachael or Mini without the Mid Bass Module.

For about what it costs to upgrade to the Rachael or Mini you can purchase the HSU Mid Bass Module. Don't waste money on a sub starting out. The Mid Bass band (50 to 150 hertz) is where its at for music.

In the last 30 years I've had a lot of audio gear. My system currently consists of the Oppo BDP-83SE, SE84CKC, Klipsch RF-7's and Mid Bass Module. The simplest system I've ever had and it rocks the entire house when needed. The best part however is that it sounds fantastic at moderate volumes.

Good Luck

Not sure if Shootingstar is still tuning in, but here's another link that he, as a user of controlled directivity horns should if not follow to the letter at least experiment with (the results will speak for themselves):

http://libinst.com/PublicArticles/Setup%20of%20WG%20Speakers.pdf