Single ended Power amp recommendation


I just recently purchased a pair of SAP J-M2001 MKII and need to change my power amps. Currently using BAT-DK5 to Emotive Audio Sira LE and Conrad Johnson Premier 8A.
Since the SAP are horn speakers, I heard that it should be best with single ended poweramps w/ zero feedbacks. Any suggestion and recommendation?
I'm thinking to sell my Conrad Johnson Premier 8A so the budget should be around 5-6k.
Thanks!
linkoping

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Rgwrjs,
from all the amps you've tried, which one you prefer the most?
The SAP J2001 MKII has 97db instead of the older version, which have 99db.

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Also, another question I hope someone can help me with. How would you compare the 845 v.s. the 300B.
I've expirience the 300B (Cary 805C) and loved it. Heard a lot about 845 so just wonder....

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Hi,
Have any one heard or audit the Dehavilland Aries 845-G with 845 tube output? These are 30W/chanel.
I'm wonder if they will be compatible with my SAP J2001 horn speakers (99db)
Thanks!
I used to own a pair of Cary 805C which supposed to be one of the greatest single ended power amps. At that time, I didn't have the J2001MKII SAP speakers, but the JM Lab Utopia. I wasn't happy with the bass so I let them go. Now, I change the speakers (the SAP speaker is a horn speaker) and really regret about the amps. Ofcours, the Conrad Johnson Premier 8A are wonderful, but I assume they are overpower and not "sing" well with my speakers.
I never heard of the Berning before and not sure about these products....
I've been thinking about the wavelenght with low power, but famous for their clear, zero feedbacks, single ended class A. But they are too expensive. Any recommendation please? Budget can't be more than 5-6k since I can only sell/trade my Conrad Johnson Premier 8A for that price.
Larryi,
Thanks for the input. Finally there are someone on board here that use the same speakers. I just ordered the J2001 MKII version. They are on the way to my listening room so I didn't have a chance to test out with the CJ Premier 8A yet. However, I think single ended would suit these speakers better, that's why I was intend to try something new. I'm listing my CJ Premier 8A for sell on audiogon right now, 6k+shipping. Got couple offers, but still thinking about what other amps would work.....
Also, most music I listen to do require power. Favorites music for me always are those big symphonies (e.g. Mahler, Shostakovich...)
Larryi,
Thanks for all the information. As the new J2001 MKII, they are pretty small actually. These are not twin but only have one woofer (96 db) and midrange and super tweeter at 105db.
I set them up last weekend and just used a pair of cheap amps, the Audio Note P Zero (15w/chanel) to test them out. The midrange and the tweeter are awnsome, however I can feel there's lack of power, especially the bass.
I just bought the Art Audio Jota (20-24w/chanel) and still waiting for the delivery. Will keep you guys update about the sound.
Alright, finally my Art Audio Jota BX arrived with the KR300B tubes. I hooked them up last night and was totally shock with the sound. The J2001-MKII SAP speakers was awnsome. With the 300B tubes output from the amp, the mid & high range are just to die for. The speakers finally come to life.
For now, this is one of the most ejoyable system I ever set up. (BAT-VK-D5 ->Emotive Sira LE -> Art Audio Jota BX -> SAP J2001 MKII). I've been listening to some other equipments (JM Lab Utopia, Kharma Ceramique 2.1, Cary SLP98, Cary 805C, Conrad Johnson 8A, Cary 306-200.....) but now, finally, this system is a "keeper".
Only upgrade I might think about is power conditioner and another Jota/other amps for bi-amp to increase a little more bass.
Also, will get my phono (Jota Saphier III) this weekend :)
Alright, after I've been listening careful over the weekend, the system sound great, but still missing the bass. I'm thinking to get a crossorver and a solid state amp for the bass. I've never done any bi-amp before, but would appreciate if some one can show me how and recommend some good solid state amps that match the system.
Thanks,
Well.. well... this is truthly amazing. I got my dedicate power line installed couple days ago and guess what, I finally got the bass back.
Now, with 20w from the Art Audio Jota, I'm more happy than any big monster amps out there. Amazing sound, the midrange are just wonderful with the KR300BXLSX.
I'm waiting for my Hydra w/ python power code, might bring the system to another level.
please let me know what you think of the Quartette. For sure, the CJ8 will have more than enough power to drive those speakers.