Also, budget wise I’d like to stay under $2000.
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
MY TAKE: Four factors in a decision tree
- 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 .
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Per the Jean-Marie REYNAUD BLISS Jubilee specifications: Impedance: 4 ohms (minimum) your speakers wouldn’t be classified as “high efficiency”, therefore low powered amps generally not advised
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