Best amp options for JM Reynaud Bliss Silver


Hi friends,

I have a nice pair of JM Reynaud Bliss Silver speakers, which are currently being driven by a vintage Audire Crescendo SS amp and a Linear Tube Audio MZ2 pre. 
My set up is in a pretty large loft room and though it sounds good, like a typical audiophile, I think it can sound better. 
 

The JMRs are 4 ohm and 89db efficient. 
Currently considering a Conrad Johnson Premier 11 (I really like tubes!) or maybe a First Watt F7 (I like class A sound too). Not sure if either of these would match the LTA pre’s input impedance better?

Hoping for better bass extension and improved soundstage holography. I do prefer a warmer more musical sound versus hyper detailed hifi sound signature.

Would appreciate thoughts or other amp recommendations.

Thanks! Lincoln

lincnabby

"Hoping for better bass extension and improved soundstage holography"

uhm an amp doesn't add more bass extension. do you know your speaker/room RTA? get that checked first before asking an amplifier to add bass to a speaker

I’m currently powering mine with a Naim Nait 50, and they sound wonderful!  I’m using an Innuos Pulse Mini as digital source, and SMSl DAC.

MY TAKE: Four factors in a decision tree


- Sure, We all know that budgets matter, big time.They introduce compromises to be identified and managed / accepted.
- Also, most recommended options suffer from personal bias .

- Thirdly, there is no “best” or silver bullet choice for anything in this hobby…. We have “contenders”  versus “pretenders”

- .Fourthly, Your suggested budget cap handicaps suggestions for the top contenders to make your JMRs really sing at their max. I’ve auditioned JMR at dealers . They can be impressive , but everytime I heard them, it was always a dealer option #2 setup below.

(1) $2K max options:

-Think pre-owned upper model CYRUS, EXPOSURE, REGA, NAIM

(2) If you can provide for a step-up in budget:

- Now the contenders can deliver a step-up in your musical performance that is significant. The philosophy is clear. A comparatively affordable speaker with better amplification (and source) makes more sense than an expensive speaker with a comparatively  cheap amp (and source).

Think  YBA (preferred),  AUDIOMAT (preferred);, LFD, COPLAND . 

 

@lincnabby 

Per the Jean-Marie REYNAUD BLISS Jubilee specifications:

Impedance: 4 ohms (minimum)
Power of use: 40 to 150 Watts
Sensibility: 88 db/W/m (2,83V)

your speakers wouldn’t be classified as “high efficiency”, therefore low powered amps generally not advised