I know this thread is old but for anyone researching this subject, I have the LS50s ad well as a pair of XQ1s. The pearl lite is almost identical to the amp I just purchased for these speakers, the Marantz PM8005. I totally agree with the other rave reviews of this series of Marantz amps. It is fantastic in every way, period. Easily worth twice the price. I've been a lifelong vintage tube amp devotee and bought the Marantz for a second system. I was so impressed with it I thought I would compare it to my restored Scott 299 in my main system which has been my go to for years. The Marantz is the first solid state amp I have heard that meets and even betters the Scott in some respects. It has become my main amp, for me that is saying a lot and was hard to admit but it is simply a more balanced and enjoyable listen. Definitely consider the Marantz amps if you are shopping for a new amp in this or any price category.
Marantz Pearl Lite for LS50, or..
Hi everybody,
I just bought the KEF LS50, and currently in the looking for an amp.
My room is not very big, roughly 15m2, and I'm initially looking at Roksan Kandy K2, but currently there is one seller in my local forum is selling his few months old Marantz Pearl Lite, so I've been thinking about it.
Does anyone know whether this pairing will work in my room?
Also, as I'm totally new in this thing, will a pure Class A tube amp with 18 Watt sufficient for my room?
Any other recommendation is also appreciated.
Before I forget, my budget is roughly at $1500, and I listen to most type of music, especially progressive rock, jazz, metal, bossanova, etc.
Thanks in advance.
I just bought the KEF LS50, and currently in the looking for an amp.
My room is not very big, roughly 15m2, and I'm initially looking at Roksan Kandy K2, but currently there is one seller in my local forum is selling his few months old Marantz Pearl Lite, so I've been thinking about it.
Does anyone know whether this pairing will work in my room?
Also, as I'm totally new in this thing, will a pure Class A tube amp with 18 Watt sufficient for my room?
Any other recommendation is also appreciated.
Before I forget, my budget is roughly at $1500, and I listen to most type of music, especially progressive rock, jazz, metal, bossanova, etc.
Thanks in advance.