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Best Speaker For McIntosh MC225 Tube Amp

I will be using with a Quicksilver preamp. Mostly jazz and occasional light rock. Near field listening in a 12' x 20' room. Currently looking at Proac, Totem and Omega. Budget is $1500 new or used. Thanks in advance for any recommendations or observations.
stereomaniac
stereomaniac OP
75 posts
 
Elevick-

The MC225 is rated at 25 watts per channel, but probably makes about 30. Thanks.
aball
2,018 posts
 
You will need some sensitive speakers. I agree with the Coincident Tech idea. The Omegas are cool too - I had a pair for a while. Their build is excellent and their sound is good, but only with tubes. Otherwise, Living Voice apparently makes nice speakers but I haven't heard any of them. JM Labs are fairly sensitive as well with a super articulate top end that would work well with a mc225. Good luck! Arthur
thewizard
60 posts
 
you state you will be listening in the near field, try a used pair of spica TC-50's I used them with the same amp and they were wonderful especially in nearfield listening my room was smaller than yours though but not by much.
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