[Rapt]

 Hi all,

       I hope to order a pair of kismet speakers after I get some of my finances straightened out (later down the road would like to add the candela and kismet amps). I have one of the older (smallest)  sim audio (celeste) pre and power amp. Would these be a good match as far as power output etc.. Here are some specs.

      http://www.simaudio.com/celep5003.htm

      http://www.simaudio.com/celew4070.htm

                                                                    Thanks! 

[satfrat]

The Lorelei's are rated for 150watts so 85 watts shouldn't be an issue. But as Klaus preaches, system synergy might be. You won't know til you listen. I can say that my Butler amps work darn good with my Lorelei's and being rated at 150wpc, I haven't had any clipping problems with them. I have had them connected to a 250wpc Butler amp that did infact overpower the drivers so I would imagine you're better with a little less than a little more than the rated 150 watts.

Cheers,
Robin