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Amps for Joseph Audio Pulsar 2 Graphene's?

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I am looking at possibly changing my Bel Canto E1X amp. It is a nice amp but I haven't tried any Class A, Class A/B, or Tube amps with it. It could also be an Integrated amp. The Pre-amp is a Goldnote DS-1000 mkii deluxe version. Some of the brands I have access to are Alluxity, Electrocompaniet, Accuphase, Goldnote, Krell, Hegel, Rogue, Nad, and Coda. If anyone has had experience with any of these brands and Joseph Audio Speakers I would like your to hear your thoughts. Thanks in advance.
darrenmc
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roxy54
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What's up with the weird format? (thread starter)

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jeffseight
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I would inquire with Jeff Joseph for his opinion. 

This guy consistently has the best sound at shows so why

not consult with someone with a proven track record?

 

 

soix
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What improvements are you looking for and what sound characteristics are most important to you?  Without this critical info this post is pointless. 

sksos
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We are a Joseph Audio dealer and use Bricasti amps in our own studio with wonderful results. A good customer who bought a pr of Perspective2 uses an ARC Reference 160S amplifier which sounded amazing in his system. I'm sure there are many other amplifiers that would be a good match as well, yes e-mail Jeff Joseph for his thoughts. 

(Dealer disclaimer) 

darrenmc OP
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Soix, 

The highs and mids are good but could use more slam in the bottom end. The JA's are are very relaxed speakers. The Bel Canto is a good amp but maybe there is something better? I will try to get some home demos done.

soix
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If you’re liking the mids/highs with the BC I’d try to demo a Hegel amp that’ll preserve the good stuff but may well add some bottom-end oomph you seem to be looking for.  Krell would be right up there as well but might be just a little more polite sounding up top.  Best of luck. 

rlb61
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I’ve got the Pulsars (non-graphene), and use a BAT VK-33 pre-amp and a BAT VK-235se power amp. Great sound. Whatever amp you get, make sure it’s at least 60 wpc as that’s what Jeff Joseph recommends.

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soix
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That said, Joseph Audio speakers can be quite warm and refined

@blisshifi While JA speakers are definitely refined sounding, I completely and wholeheartedly disagree that they should ever be categorized as “warm” sounding unless they’re being driven by warm-sounding electronics.  Save the warmth moniker for brands like Harbeth, classic Spendor designs, Tannoy, etc., not for JA speakers.  I usually agree with you, but not here.  Not at all.

rsf507
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Agree with you @soix JA are NOT warm sounding. Very neutral and full bodied but not warm.

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blisshifi
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I suppose my choice of words could have been better there. Lush and full are probably more accurate. Thanks for pointing that out.

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markalarsen
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Bel Canto Design EX Black

PS Audio BHK Signature 300

Jeff likes Doshi, a wonderful choice, but out of my price range.

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