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Good matching speakers for YBA Integre DT

I am constructing a new audio system here in US.

I already bought a YBA Integre DT integrated amp and Arcam CD23T cd player. Now I am looking for good matching speakers.

I know both Integre and CD23 have clean and clear sound and they sound somewhat lean. So I hope for speakers having warm, soft, and rich sound with some body and texture. Because Integre has 50 watts only so speakers with high efficiency would be better.

I mostly hear classical music, vocals, and some soft jazz. What is good matching speakers (used) at below $2000 for me? I am considering Proac 1SC and Reference 3A MM De Capo (i). But I'd like to know what are good tall-boy speakers for me because bookshelf speakers usually need good stands.

Hope for your valuable suggestions. Thank you.
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darkmoebius
900 posts
 
Jean Marie Reynaud speakers are an excellent match with YBA components. The same holds true for YBA's junior line Audio Refinement.

There are some used JMR Evolution 3 floorstanders(reviews) for sale here which would be pretty nice for your musical tastes. But, the Offrande large monitor might be even better.

If I remember correctly, YBA & JMR used to pair up at audio shows for demonstration.
darkmoebius
900 posts
 
Hi Orthogon,
But I think Focal and Darkmoebius have similar sound to YBA. They sound clean and clear but doesn't they sound somewhat sharp and lean?
No, all JMR speakers I have heard(and owned) have a distinctly full and rich sound. I owned the Twins mkII, and have heard the Offrandes, Concordes, and Trentes.

Bob Neil, of Positive Feedback online magazine, did a comprehensive review of the nearly entire JMR line. His description perfectly describe the Reynaud musical experience - Twins, Trente, Offrande, Concordes, Cantabile.
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