Read the reviews of J2s and you'll get al the guidance you need.
First Watt J2 & speaker pairing ?
I'm trying to decide if the J2 is worth the effort ? All reviews are favorable , some even glorify the sonic nature of this 25 watt amp. I'd like to see what the deal is with a class A amp - it seems like it's all I could ask for in an amp * Except and this is a big exception -the need for highly efficient speakers to appreciate the amp.
Don't mind shopping for another pair of speakers but realistic choices seem so limited. Zu audio seems to be a big favorite pairing .
I'm running a Rogue audio cronus mag lll with Dahlquist DQ 10 speakers ( older speakers ) also have Spendor s5e's Don't think either will ideal match with J2
Really enjoy the open ,wide range of the DQ10's
Any suggestions are most welcome
thanks in advance
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If you want this brand, I would switch speakers. But I heard the DQ10 clear back in college and they sound great. I think they were $500 at the time. Efficient speakers tend to be larger. I have a Pass XA25. A used one would be about 1000 more than a Fw, Very simple circuit, single ended. It has reserve AB power to about 80 watts. Even with that, during a review, it was not recommended for Magnapan which is similar in impedence to DQ10. |
@pmm, I totally misunderstood your post. Apologies sent! |
@mfm22, I think you need to determine what kind of listening you do. If you have a huge room, and like to listen at 100db +, this amp might not work. My J2 is in a 13x9x8 room. I listen at the loudest, 85ish db’s. For my needs the 25 watts is more than adequate. |
My listening area / room is challenging about 12 x 15 x 7"h but one side is open to an area roughly the same size . I'll listen to Jazz , classical , & vocals at no more than 80db [ low 70"s for 95%] The only speaker that I'm vaguely familiar with - from reviews is the DW6- seems to be a good match for impedance & sensitivity - it's the right price as well not wanting to spend more than $2500 - I was considering the XA25 but read some reviews about horrific break in time & sounds .
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