On Mar 6, 2:06 pm, rlb4 <r...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> ggr...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> > I've had these Accuphase Preamp (C-200) and Amp (P-300) since I bought
> > them in the 70's. I had JBL L-300 speakers but eventually sold them
> > because of size and weight.
>
> > Now I'd like to get some speakers that are smaller but will match my
> > Accuphase equipment nicely. The P-300 puts out around 200 watts RMS
> > and has a nice tube warmth sound. I mostly enjoy classical music now,
> > whereas in the 70's+ it was rock and roll. I noticed that the JBL's
> > didn't image the instruments as well as I'd like, but it didn't matter
> > much when I blasted rock.
>
> > I don't need to crank up the volume as in the past but I do appreciate
> > having the power reserve that gives me nice dynamic range. I'd like
> > speakers that will give me details, the ability to image the
> > instrument placement and hear delicate sounds. I've read that
> > bookshelf speakers may more readily give me those qualities, with the
> > addition of a sub-woofer to get the bass. I don't know how true that
> > is, but I'd prefer having the speakers less obtrusive, so bookshelf
> > would be better in that aspect.
>
> > I'm bleary-eyed looking for speakers and could use some help trying to
> > narrow down my choices. I'm using my Mac (copied everything AIF so I
> > have the sound quality), wireless to my Accuphase setup. Speakers
> > will go in living room, not a dedicated listening room, and I'm not an
> > audiophile. I'd like to limit the speaker cost to between $1000-2000
> > total.
>
> > In short:
> > Match with my Accuphase equipment and be able to handle the RMS
> > output.
> > Sound detail, imaging is more im****tant than raw power.
> > Smaller footprint/less obtrusive size is a plus.
> > Under $2000 for the speakers total.
>
> > Thank you very much for your suggestions,
> > Greg
>
> I don't know where you live, but A Canadian company PSB has a lovely
> bookshelf speaker, the Alpha. A more expensive line, in the range you
> are willing to spend can be found iwith the French company JM Focal
> Labs
>
> Dick B
Actually, a better way to phrase my question is: Are there certain
speakers that simply, in the way they are designed, sound better with
tube pre-amp and amp? Certain characteristics of of the design or the
technology of speakers meant to present sound from a tube set up
versus an all digital system? I'm not necessarily looking for a
specific speaker model, because tastes vary tremendously. I live near
****tland OR so that indicates how much of a selection I'm liable to
find here.
Greg
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