jnolan5784

In the past, you kindly responded to my question about amplifier wattage for the AR-3a (last Sept - Nov). Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed answers. I ended up not buying a new amp for the 3a, because I was searching for a pair of LSTs. Yesterday, I purchased them and would like your opinion and advice about the LSTs. I am relatively new to this, and this is the first pair of LST's I have seen much less heard. I restored my father's pair of early 3a's, and have been so impressed with the results that I wanted to get into it more. 

This pair came from the estate of the original owner who ordered them. The foam has been recently replaced by a speaker shop in Tulsa OK. The best I can figure from the serial numbers, these were likely 74-75 vintage, although they might be later than that due to the rear wiring. It's my desire to keep these all original and do everything I can to make them sound the best that they can. A couple of questions:

1. Given that I do not want to go with external tweeters, what is a good amp wattage that will let them shine, without jeopardizing the integrity of the original tweeters. I know this depends on a lot of things, but I listen to classical, vocal, etc and am conservative on the volume. I tend toward McIntosh, but am not afraid to spend what is necessary to get good results. I know you have had Phase Linear 400 and 700, but it looks like external tweeters are involved. 

2. Placement is always key, and against the front wall is where I plan to put them, but are there any plans for stands available out there, and what is an optimal height off the floor. I am handy with woodworking, and was planning on building my own. 

3. Any other advise on such things as fuses, settings (1-6, I think most people have them at 5 or 6), banana plugs, or any impressions on this pair. 

Thanks so much for you posts, not only mine, but to all. I have learned a lot from your comments. 

jnolan5784