The answer to this question all depends on how sensitive your speakers are, what kind of listening you plan to do, and how big your room is.
In any case, you will need speakers that are highly sensitive. Our speaker sensitivity recommendations for the MZ3 are:
Critical listening environments: 105db sensitivity and above
Smaller rooms / lower volume levels / non-critical listening: 97db sensitivity and above
Horn-loaded speakers, such as Klipschorns, are really your only option at the 105db level. We know from experience and through many customer testimonials, that the MZ3 and horn-loaded speakers make a wonderful combination.
If you have horn-loaded speakers, you owe it to yourself to audition an MZ3 or one of our other lower-wattage amps, such as the ZOTL10 Mk II power amplifier, Z10 Integrated amplifier, or even the ZOTL Ultralinear amplifier.
If you have questions about your specific speakers, chances are someone we know has tried them. Don’t hesitate to contact us with questions about your specific setup.
Also, don’t forget we have a 14-day no-questions-asked return policy.
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