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New member Username: Ofer42
Israel
Post Number: 1
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Friday, February 16, 2007 - 07:34 am: |
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hi
i'm looking for an integrated amp to feed my jbl xti 80 speakers.
i'm currently using marantz sr6200 av receiver. |
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Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5888
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Friday, February 16, 2007 - 07:35 am: |
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ofer, what is available at the dealerships near you? |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5889
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Friday, February 16, 2007 - 07:37 am: |
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If you look at the integrated amps section of the forum, you will find a lot of stuff already discussed, and some very helpful opinions. A lot of footwork already done.
Are you happy with the speakers? |
New member Username: Ofer42
Israel
Post Number: 2
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Friday, February 16, 2007 - 07:42 am: |
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yes i'm happy with them for six years.
i didn't find any post regarding my speakers. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5892
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Friday, February 16, 2007 - 07:57 am: |
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My BIL has had those same speakers, I do not know anyone else with them, thats why I asked.
He ran them for years with a Pioneer receiver and it made awful music.
Then he got a Nad 325BEE and things changed dramatically.
I pulled the speaks another foot from the rear wall and toed them in a bit.
It worked out very well.
If I can convince him to get a 542 cdplayer, it should be complete.
No sub required. |
Gold Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 1177
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Friday, February 16, 2007 - 10:22 am: |
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I had a pair of XTi60's driven by my Marantz SR 7300 (still do, they are for sale). Had a Marantz cc4300 and earlier a Yamaha cd changer. It was okay, the speakers needed to be away from the wall and toed in, and were definately in need of a better source (like the C542). While the Marantz was okay to drive them, I agree with Nuck, I think a NAD amp would have been better . Btw, my B&W 602S3's clearly outdo the JBL XTi60's and yet were just a little over half the price (without stands). I know the 80's are a step up, and the XTi's had a lovely finish, but they are a bit finiky. I think more power is a good thing for your 80's. If you could try a NAD C352 or C372, I think you'd be in the ballpark. |
New member Username: Ofer42
Israel
Post Number: 3
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Friday, February 16, 2007 - 10:55 am: |
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i need an amp that good especially for rock music. |
Gold Member Username: My_rantz
Australia
Post Number: 1179
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Friday, February 16, 2007 - 11:03 am: |
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Over to you Nuck! |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5898
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Friday, February 16, 2007 - 11:08 am: |
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Naim.
They present music in a different way.
Imaging? Nope.
Soundstage? Depends on your room.
Straight up? yup.
The Naim stuff can flat earth the heck out of near anything, and make you believe it.
Speaker selection, I will leave to others. |
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