Bose 901 series VI & Yamaha A-S2000


Hi.
I'm a jazz mania who is interested in purchasing new audio system in a couple of months.

Currently, I'm considering Bose 901 (series VI) speakers & Yamaha A-S2000 integrated amp but not sure if the Yamaha amp will be a good match for the Bose speakers.
Also, I heard that Creek 5350SE will be a good one.
Can anyone recommend any good integrated amp (under $2,000) that can match well with the Bose speakers?

Or I would be glad if anyone can recommend good system (amp + speakers) for listening to jazz. My budget is limited to $3,500. Since I use my PC & a DAC (NuForce uDAC-2) to play 24/96 FLAC files, I don't think I need to buy a CD player for now. (I might need to buy a better DAC though.)

Thanks in advance.
henryjudy
After improving my Yamaha a-s2000 with my QuickSilver GOLD TWEAK I now love my 901's even more so when you match these 901's with GOOD gear they really SING!

What did I do to my Yamaha amp?

Inside my amp I found out by closing those very small gaps between all those connectors inside my amp with QuickSilver GOLD contact enhancer improved the sound of my amp a lot!!!..

I first started by turning on the amp and then unplugging the power cable going to my amp and then waited 24 hours BEFORE starting this tweak !!!........

Next I took off all the connectors wires going to the transformer, amps and preamp and using a toothpick I coated all the connector pins on the circuit boards...I unhooked and coated each connector one at a time... you only want to put a little bit on the tips of the connector pins!..

Some of the connectors had already been soldered to the circuit boards...in my amp it was the darker color connectors...all the white colored connectors are NOT soldered to the circuit boards and do come off.

You do have to be VERY CAREFUL when removing these connectors because you can bind these medal connector pins very very easy!!! I bent two pins on the back preamp circuit board myself so you have to be very careful when removing these connectors!!........

The improvements I'm now hearing from my amp is got me wondering...Did I just found the "Holy Grail" of all tweaks here???!!!...

Before this tweak I was going to upgrade to the Yamaha a-s3000 but now I think I will just keep my a-s2000 until it dies or I die!.....and I will keep my BOSE 901's as my main music and Home Theater speakers too until they die OR I die!...

I had no idea what a AMAZING AMP was just hiding inside my a-s2000 amp!...

The new Bose series 6 speakers have a new and improved EQ, called the series six version two EQ, I have not heard this EQ, but I have been told it sounds better than the original, you will know by looking at one, the new one is made of less metal, the cosmetics look different, the new EQ does come with a brand new pair of Bose 901 series 6 speakers, I can imagine, as many hi-end out board cross-overs that are out there, you likly can get a cross-over that is alot better than the one that comes with Bose, sure like to hear some feedback from anyone that may have done this?,,cheers.
@ vernneal, I have seen $20,000.00 to $100,000.00 speakers that were crap!, whats your point?, for the retail cost of Bose 901 series two with version two EQ mated with good wires and electronics, It would be very hard to find better speakers at the asking price!
+1 Audiolabyrinth !..

Jeff Dorgay of Tone Audio kept the reviewed pair of 901's because he seen just how GOOD they sounded with GOOD REFERENCE gear like he has...

Now I'm not SHOCKED that in his review he did not tell everyone just how GOOD these 901's REALLY ARE! with Reference gear like his.. because he would never hear the end of it!...THE PHONE WOULD STILL BE RINGING OFF THE HOOK !!...