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Amp/pre for Soundlab M1s Advice: Digital or no?

Recently bought M1s (from Audiokinesis-recommended if you're looking for Soundlabs). I am now looking for an amp/pre, preferably multichannel. I am considering a pure digital signal path strategy - using perhaps Tact Theater RCS and Spectron multichannel. Bad idea/good idea? Alternatives?
I am an expat in Seoul and really cannot demo. I was comfortable with buying the Soundlabs unheard because I have been a long time user of Maggies. But I really would appreciate some help with the electronics.
brianyoon000
essentialaudio
1,147 posts
 
Brian,

I am a Sound Lab dealer and have heard a Spectron amp on them some time ago. It was an OK match, nothing particularly wrong, but I didn't hear any magic. I was the first person to try Parasound JC-1s with Sound Labs (U-1s) and immediately knew it was a superb match, as they really brought the speakers to life with excellent control, focus and dynamics. Some may prefer tubes.

Brian Walsh
mshan
60 posts
 
Any tube preamps that you've found to work particularly well with the Parasound JC-1's and Sound Lab M-1 speakers?
kana813
956 posts
 
The Musician II is a big improvement over past Spectron amps. Their six channel Premiere is due out shortly. They are more than worth a listen, unless you need a heater for
your room, then go with the JC-1s or Wolcotts.
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