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
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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IMO you’ll find an open baffle speaker most satisfying. I’ve got GR Research NX-Oticas and drive them with a 9 watt 300B tube amp to ear-splitting levels when I’m in the mood for that. They are kit DIY speakers, but you can find them used or get someone to build them for you. I‘ve listened to several $500k systems and prefer mine.
But in general, I believe you’d love most open baffles if you like Dahlquists. |
