Revel Studio vs. JM Lab Micro BE


I have pair of Revel Studio driven by BAT VK 300x integrated.

My dealer suggested to switch new JM Lab's in order to get better result with BAT integrated. I do not have intention to change the amplifier or budget to change it.

I will highly appreciate your regarded opinion and experience on this

Regards,

Fethi
ficel
It would all depend on the efficiency of the JM Labs.
You've got a great pair of speakers, I've owned them. As you improve your system, they will sound better and better. I'd take the money the dealer wants you to spend on JM Labs and buy some electronics. Going to a system high power amp like an Adcom and Adcom preamp would probably sound much better.
I find it hard to understand your motivation. (The dealer's motivation is a given.) What is it about the system performance that you find lacking? What would you hope to gain from the smaller JMLabs?

My immediate thought is that you might want more power from a heftier amp but, without knowledge of the rest of the room/setup, I am guessing.
I have the Studios as well, and really, really like them.
However, I use a Mark Levinson No. 23 amp (SS with 200W/ch.) The additional power really helps open up the sound, especially in the bass.

It seems to me that you are going to have to make a decision, to either switch out the Studios (which are a bit power hungry), or switch to a more powerful amp (and since you currently use an integrated amp, that might mean switching to seperate preamp and amp).

My advice would be to ask your dealer to lend you a more powerful amp (if you have a preout on your BAT, you won't need to borrow a preamp). Then make the decision on whether that is the sound you are going for. (It is typically easier to get lent amps and/or preamps from your dealer, than speakers. If you are going to buy new, the dealer should be willing to help you out.)

As far Sgr's recommendation to use Adcom, I am not sure about that, as I think the quality of Adcom is below that of both the BAT and the Studios. (However, I have not seriously heard Adcom for quite a few years. If Sgr says they have improved in quality in the last 5 or 10 years, then this might be a good avenue to explore, as they are less expensive. I would recommend any of the better and more powerful SS units (ie. Levinson, Krell, Rowland, etc..)

My two cents worth, anyway. Good Luck!
Some comments about the Adcom 5805 paired with the Revel Studios appear in my review of the Adcom in the March 2004 Stereophile.