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Good matching speakers for YBA Integre DT

I am constructing a new audio system here in US.

I already bought a YBA Integre DT integrated amp and Arcam CD23T cd player. Now I am looking for good matching speakers.

I know both Integre and CD23 have clean and clear sound and they sound somewhat lean. So I hope for speakers having warm, soft, and rich sound with some body and texture. Because Integre has 50 watts only so speakers with high efficiency would be better.

I mostly hear classical music, vocals, and some soft jazz. What is good matching speakers (used) at below $2000 for me? I am considering Proac 1SC and Reference 3A MM De Capo (i). But I'd like to know what are good tall-boy speakers for me because bookshelf speakers usually need good stands.

Hope for your valuable suggestions. Thank you.
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darkmoebius
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Hi Orthogon,
But I think Focal and Darkmoebius have similar sound to YBA. They sound clean and clear but doesn't they sound somewhat sharp and lean?
No, all JMR speakers I have heard(and owned) have a distinctly full and rich sound. I owned the Twins mkII, and have heard the Offrandes, Concordes, and Trentes.

Bob Neil, of Positive Feedback online magazine, did a comprehensive review of the nearly entire JMR line. His description perfectly describe the Reynaud musical experience - Twins, Trente, Offrande, Concordes, Cantabile.
orthogon OP
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Thank you Darkmoebius. I will try to hear JMR Evolution 3 floorstanders. They are not so far from here fortunately.

By the way, did you hear the speakers I mentioned, Proac Response 1.5 and Spendor S5e? I think they sound vocals and strings excellantly. Would you compare those to JMR? Thanks.
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jond
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I agree with Studio1, I love Focal JMlab speakers, I own a pair of Micro-Utopias and the sound is warm but detailed. You may also consider Sonus Faber speakers, I once had a pair of the Grand Piano and they were quite warm. Happy listening!
mcondo
202 posts
 
I have used ProAc's Studio 125 and D15's with YBA gear for a long time. I have been happy.
ryder
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Congratulations on the YBA Integre DT. It is a wonderful integrated amp, very musical indeed. I've had a pleasant experience with the YBA Integre driving some B&W N805 speakers. The sound is warm and yet musical.

Good luck.
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