What best amp to drive Everest DD55000
I'm a french owner of a pair of JBL EVEREST DD55000.
I'm driving my DD5000 since 3 years now with a tube amp, Mcintosh MC225 with good pleasure until now. Nevertheless, some JBL french addicts are claiming that I could achieve better results with solid state amps (good quality ones!). I made several tries in the past with Mc (such as MC2255, 7270) but also Onkyo M577 or Parasound 2200 mkII but I always came back to the MC225 as for the great mid and highs, the breathability and the scene.
I need to admit that I would sometimes appreciate to get stronger and better filled bass/medium but don"t want to loose the quality of the highs coming from the 225.
Some suggested Krell KSA... but prices and warmth are making me relunctant.
My room is a dedicated one with only 16 sq/m.
Any ideas, suggestions and experiences would help me a lot.:banghead:
The MC 275 for you will depend upon you
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Originally Posted by
jfrou
Which versions of the 275?? the "old" vintage MC275? or the recent MK versions? as sonically, they sound quite different.
Regarding the MC60's, I tried them but sold them as I was not fully happy with the whole balance VS the 225. The point was that those MC60's had been completely recapped by Audio Classics (very well, but recapped) and sonically I was not convinced.
At least, good to hear that some are like me, convinced that tube amps can match with Everest !
I have heard the classic 1960s version, but have not heard the new re-issue. I've heard different opinions of the two which compels me to say that it will depend upon you. Old 275s were driving old JBL horns and woofers quite well, and I've heard them with later made JBL studio monitors - very good! You had an interesting experience with the 60s that is regrettable, possibly a bad tube. The 225 has a following for its sweetness. You may wish to ask JBL and McIntosh - and it would be interesting to hear what they suggest. Good luck!
for 250 tube WPC - Manley Neo-Classic 250
If you have $9,000 U.S., you may want to audition a pair of Manley Neo-Classic 250s. You have some very good suggestions. Now it comes to your ears and wallet. Good luck!