Hi all, I have been reading through a lot of the threads on here and really want to take the plunge and get a Decware amp. I wish I would have been hip to Decware prior to getting the speakers that I currently have and at least considered some of the options for speakers for sale by Decware. However, my Double Impacts are engaging speakers and I would sort of like to hang on to them for a bit anyway. They are 4 Ohm speakers and rated at 99dB 2.83V@1m sensitivity. I would love to hear from you all what you would consider a good match for them. I was surprised to learn that (for instance) the Super Zen Triode can actually drive large speakers. Do you think they could drive my Tektons, or would I be better served with something stronger? Eric Alexander (Tekton Designer) recommended a minimum of . . . I think it was 30 watts for a tube amp, but it seems Decware amps are deceptively powerful so I am REALLY confused.

Hard to imagine a much better speaker for a 2 watt Zen amp then a 99 dB, 4 ohm speaker. Note that in general large speakers are easier to drive "loud" then small ones, everything else being equal.

I agree with Nick.  My Tannoy Westminsters are 99dB efficient but the crossover network in those speakers is rather restrictive.  While I have powered them with my 2-watt Super Zen, they sounded much better when powered by my 40-watt ZMA.  

I feel the 2-watt Zen amps are best matched with crossover-less speakers systems.

That makes sense. There is a difference between playing loud enough and playing well.

CAJames - Great input from everyone here, and I agree with Jeff, Nick and Geno. I started with a 2 watt Zen and bought it and built the kit to prove the concept. For me, the concept worked but when I went to order my gear I ordered a Rachael because I felt that a 6 watt single ended amp would be the best choice. It drives our Omega (single driver, no crossover) plenty loud and very well. I am not up to speed with your speakers, so my suggestion if you are going to keep your Tekton I would shoot for a little more powerful of an amp. If you're going to go single driver/no crossover the one of the might Zen's will be magical. I guess all I can really tell you is that all the Decware products that I have create a magical musical event daily. Please keep us posted on your travels here and this forum is a WEALTH of info and opinions ( and actually a heck of a lot of humor). Happy listening, Chris.