JM Lab Speakers With McIntosh Amp?

I run an MC252 with Focal/ JM Labs 836 Chorus line with great results. I use a VTL 2.5 tube pre-amp as well. Not sure if the 926's are really worth the extra $2K or not. These 836's will blow you away!!

Not exactly the combo you are talking about. But I am listening to MC402 / c2200 Pre and the 1037's Be. This is avery nice combo for me. These items are mosly linear so you also need linear cables. I tried so many cables but finally found Virtual Dynamics. VD are the best. Read up on them. Even their entry level can do wonders.

I have tried Transparent (Super), Harmonic Tech., Synergystic Reserch, Cardas reference and Cross, AudioQuest, and Nordost (Frey) just to name a few.

Many thanks to everyone for your comments and feedback. It's most appreciated. I WILL be moving into the JM Lab 926s this fall (and maybe doing some upgrading to newer McIntosh gear as well!

Hi guys! Just to give you an update, I missed out on a pair of 926s that was advertised here on Audiogon some weeks ago. But I did manage to find pair of JM Lab 927Be Signature Speakers two weeks ago. Have only had them hooked up in my system for a couple days; but am enjoying them A LOT. Still playing around with positioning before I install the spikes.
Forgot how great some of my classical CDs sounded until this week. The Thiels will be gone soon. Nice speakers, but the JM Labs are in a different league. Thanks to everyone for your feedback. Most appreciated and you will see me posting more here over the winter.

Great! Make sure you carefully play with toe-in. They are very sensitive to it, as well as placement from the side walls. I have found that even 1/4" changes make a difference in my small room. The more effort you put into finding just the right position, the more they'll reward you for it. The sound will tighten up somewhat with spikes so keep that in mind.

Enjoy the music!

Arthur