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Amplifier to power JBL Voice of Theater Speakers

I have a pair of JBL (VOT) with 18" woofer and horn with tweeter. I also have a Audio Research Pre Amplifier Model SP-3A-1.

I am looking for a amplifier that will work with the pre amp I have and the JBL speakers.

Does anyone have any suggestions for me. All would be appreciated much.

Randy
rpkoran55
isochronism
2,893 posts
 
Could you provide the full model number of your JBL's?
I have a pair of JBL 4676-A rated at 106db.
effischer
560 posts
 
Mechans is spot-on. Altec Lansing made the VOTT (woofers and the large horns only). Either way, tube power would be best. I'd suggest McIntosh MC275 or perhaps a pair of MC40 or MC60 mono units. Both are extremely efficient, so caution with maximum power is appropriate.

Good luck & happy listening!
sm2727
115 posts
 
I had 4343's for years. I had crossovers made with new parts according to the original specs and put in new solid core wiring and connections (lost the vintage value, but wow..what a difference) I used Pass Labs aleph 2 and then 1.2 and actually like the 2's better. tubes are a great option, but if you are solid state I would go for some used class a low powered amps with lots of capacitance. Easy to overshoot the sweet spot with those. People see big speakers and think big power. Have fun
rpkoran55 OP
1 posts
 
Voice Of The Theater is what I was told when I bought them 37 years ago. I have photo of the JBL's, I got this from someone else, but this is what they look like. I would get the model number, but they are in another state right now.

Pre-Amp
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc237/rpkoran/Chinchilla/Stereo/Audio%20Reaserch%20Pre%20Amplifier%20Model%20SP-3A-1%20Front_zpsugjsq77l.jpg

Speakers
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc237/rpkoran/Chinchilla/Stereo/JBL%20Voice%20Of%20The%20Theater%20Speakers_zpsv0skmv39.jpg
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Vac 200 PHI wonderful amp or Pass 250.8.
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