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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.
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paraneer
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If I am not mistaken, the Marantz Pearl Lite is a basically a PM8004. If correct, I can definitely assure you that this amp will be more than adequate to drive your KEF's. Then again, so would the Roksan - both would be up to task and do a very good job.

Having a Marantz PM15S2 LE, naturally I would recommend you take a longer look at the Pearl Lite, especially if you can get a used one in great condition at a good price.

Last, I don't know what your question about a 18 w tube amp has to do with the two SS integrateds that your are considering. Unless your thinking about tubes too and if you are, I wouldn't go this route with the speakers you have. The LS50's are not very efficient at 85 db and would match up better with SS. Hope some of this helps and good luck in your search.
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joeinid
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My vote goes to a Job 225 made by Goldmund. There is a thread in the amp and preamp section of the forum about the Job 225.

The Marantz is a great unit and if you can get a great deal, you may love it.
butt OP
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Hi Paraneer,

Thank you for the reply, really appreciate it. I'm biased towards Pearl Lite now especially because the price is quite good and the warranty is still valid for nearly two years.

And for the Class A question, I did initially considering it but after reading much about tube amp, I think I'll just pass it for now, maybe later in the future with different speaker. Thanks too for pointing out about the less of ideal matching between my inefficient speaker and tube amp.

May I know what speaker are you using now? :)
butt OP
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Hi Joeinid,

I'll look into the Job 225 but now I'm quite biased to Pearl Lite. :)

Thanks anyway.
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paraneer
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You're welcome Butt.

My speakers are Vienna Acoustics Bach Grands, 4 Ohms at 90 db sensitivity. More efficient than your KEF's but at 4 Ohms, more power hungry. The Marantz I use to drive them with is only 90 wpc into 8 Ohms; 140 wpc onto 4 Ohms and it is bringing my Bachs up to new heights. I am extremely pleased with its performance and the quality of its construction. It is built at Marantz' reference factory in Japan, same place the Pearl Lite is built.

Sounds like your on your way to a great system.
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