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Single ended Power amp recommendation

I just recently purchased a pair of SAP J-M2001 MKII and need to change my power amps. Currently using BAT-DK5 to Emotive Audio Sira LE and Conrad Johnson Premier 8A.
Since the SAP are horn speakers, I heard that it should be best with single ended poweramps w/ zero feedbacks. Any suggestion and recommendation?
I'm thinking to sell my Conrad Johnson Premier 8A so the budget should be around 5-6k.
Thanks!
linkoping
linkoping OP
112 posts
 
Larryi,
Thanks for all the information. As the new J2001 MKII, they are pretty small actually. These are not twin but only have one woofer (96 db) and midrange and super tweeter at 105db.
I set them up last weekend and just used a pair of cheap amps, the Audio Note P Zero (15w/chanel) to test them out. The midrange and the tweeter are awnsome, however I can feel there's lack of power, especially the bass.
I just bought the Art Audio Jota (20-24w/chanel) and still waiting for the delivery. Will keep you guys update about the sound.
linkoping OP
112 posts
 
Alright, finally my Art Audio Jota BX arrived with the KR300B tubes. I hooked them up last night and was totally shock with the sound. The J2001-MKII SAP speakers was awnsome. With the 300B tubes output from the amp, the mid & high range are just to die for. The speakers finally come to life.
For now, this is one of the most ejoyable system I ever set up. (BAT-VK-D5 ->Emotive Sira LE -> Art Audio Jota BX -> SAP J2001 MKII). I've been listening to some other equipments (JM Lab Utopia, Kharma Ceramique 2.1, Cary SLP98, Cary 805C, Conrad Johnson 8A, Cary 306-200.....) but now, finally, this system is a "keeper".
Only upgrade I might think about is power conditioner and another Jota/other amps for bi-amp to increase a little more bass.
Also, will get my phono (Jota Saphier III) this weekend :)
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samac
419 posts
 
Congratulations Linkoping, enjoy!

Cheers
linkoping OP
112 posts
 
Alright, after I've been listening careful over the weekend, the system sound great, but still missing the bass. I'm thinking to get a crossorver and a solid state amp for the bass. I've never done any bi-amp before, but would appreciate if some one can show me how and recommend some good solid state amps that match the system.
Thanks,
avguygeorge
2,300 posts
 
I certainly understand you missing the bass---compared to the 8a. I own the 8xs triode version. I also have the Sophia 845--- And a pair of Lowther horns coming. I'll be mising the bass of the CJs. Then intergrating the bass somehow, will be next. Jeez if I could only swing the 20k for the A.G.trios.
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