Ohm Walsh2’s with a 2270?

[RedShift42]

How does the 2270 do with inefficient 4-ohm speakers in real life?
I’ve been long fascinated by the Ohm Walsh series speakers and a particularly appealing pair has popped up locally (so-so price, but great condition and striking sine-wave zebra grain). I’ve been on a fruitless hunt for a great vintage speaker to match my restored 2270 (thanks, blhagstrom!), dearly hoping this could be “It,” but the Walsh2’s 100w+ power-hungry reputation doesn’t bode well for the 2270’s reputation of dislike for 4-ohm loads, not to mention the power deficit.

Love to hear any insight and experience.

 

[Moby Dick]

I have no idea the answer to your question but I would love to run Walsh 2s with my 2265b.

I have a feeling it wouldn’t be a good match however.
I tried running a pair of elac unifi ub5s with my 2265b and the elacs proved too much for the Marantz.

I have a feeling it would fair the same with the Walsh 2s.

id love to hear someone’s experience with this combo.

 

[RedShift42]

Wow, nobody else with similar experience to share? I’m surprised.
Looked at those Walsh2’s again, pretty sure it’s the optional teak veneer, just beautiful. It’s killing me, and a 2325 isn’t in the budget.

 

[PureQuill]

I have a pair of Ohm Walsh 4's that I tried with my 2250b not horrible ... but not great either other more efeicent speakers were a much better match. Maybe another 20 watts may help but really the difference between 50 and 70 watts is not huge.
When I hooked the 4's up to my Pioneer Spec 1 and 2 (250 watts) they loved the power and came alive.

The Ohm Wash's seem to be pretty divisive speakers.
Much like Bose 901's folks seem to either love them or hate them.
I think that room placement & acoustics as well as driving them with something that has enough power to make them sing is the key.

My JBL 4311'b s and the 4's are the two speakers that I don't ever plan to let go of.
Love the JBLs for rock and the Ohms for jazz and acoustic music.

Hope this helps
PQ