McIntosh tube gear driving JBL speakers?
I read in this thread that Vintage McIntosh tube gear is not ideal for some JBL speakers. I have JBL L150s and L110s.
I just acquired and had rebuilt a McIntosh C20 preamp (1955) and two MC-40 mono-blocks (1962). Those amps are 40 wpc each. I planned to hook them up this weekend to the L150s or the L110's. After reading this thread, I am wondering if I will be disappointed.
I have a refurbished Marantz 2275 (75 wpc) hooked up to the L150s right now. The speakers don't sound as good as they once did. I was thinking they need to be recapped. They are original as far as I know. I have owned them about 10-12 years.
I also have a Marantz 2325 (125 WPS) receiver, that I could hook up to the L150s, if those would be more appropriate.
And, I have a Marantz 2285B receiver that I plan to sell.
In addition, I have a pair of AR2ax speakers hooked up to a B&O Beo 5500 system. They sound great together.
And, I am having rebuilt a Dynaco ST-70 stereo amp right now. I fell in love with it listening to a pair of KLH model 20 speakers. Don't need it, but decided to keep it rather than sell.
Any advice on matching receiver or pre-amp/amp with the speakers would be appreciated.
Or if you have advice on recapping the L150's and the L110's, please let me know by Private Message.
Thanks,