Class A or AB amp for JBL S4700 speakers

Which should I go for and why? Brands I'm looking at are Accuphase, Pass Labs, and maybe McIntosh.

dave_7209-28-2013 5:32pm

dave_72 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,399 posts 10-06-2013 at 02:58am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete That sounds reasonable. Tough to do though. Dealers aren't really willing to let me do home auditions, and I'm not dragging the speakers over there. Anyway, thanks for your feedback.
shakedown Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 135 posts 10-07-2013 at 12:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Look at Coda as well
dave_72 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,399 posts 10-07-2013 at 10:13am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks.
p59teitel Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 288 posts 10-07-2013 at 01:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What are the characteristics of your current Bryston amp and pre-amp that you wish to improve?
dave_72 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,399 posts 10-07-2013 at 08:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete They're too restrained sounding with these speakers. As well as too lean, dry, and bare-bones. These speakers are very revealing.