In Reply to: Recommended amp for Voice of the Theater (VOTT) Speakers posted by SoundSurfing on June 8, 2015 at 16:18:01:
yes they should be fun (granted that you have a room large enough to house them).
Once done try them with whatever electronics you have @ hand, but listen @ reasonable sound levels (they can go REALLY LOUD, but don't crank them).
My main concern (if they were mine) would be the electronic parts in the crossovers, which most likely require refurbishing.
I've run A5 & A7's with various amplifiers (original Altec tube & solid state amps, Phase Linear 400 - not recommended and Dynaco/Scott/Eico tube amps).
An inexpensive integrated tube amp that I have ZERO hands on experience with (but one that I'm seriously looking into in order to simplify my system) is noted @ the link below ($400 delivered & it has good solid online reviews).
Just mentioning it, the amp, as it is well within your budget and I suspect that it's lower damping factor will mate well with the A7's when, used in a home environment (it will flesh out the bass).
Looks like the amp will be back in stock in July 2015.
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- For starters get them home as it seems that you have not yet done so, and... - DeKay 06/9/1517:13:24 06/9/15 (4)
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