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Good Amp for JM Labs Utopia Speakers

I just bought a pair of Mini Utopias, and wondered of anyone has had any luck amplifying them. Preamp is an excellent passive model I am very happy with: Reference Line Preeminence 1B.

My short list of amplifiers includes various solid state and tube models: CJ 2500A, CJ MV60SE, a few BATs, Threshold T-100, GamuT D200 MK II or III, and VTLs. I am about to start listening to several of these, and wondered if anyone had success with one of these or if I should add another amp to this list.

Appreciate the help!

Thanks,
Dave
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s7horton
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An amplifier I would add without a doubt is anything from YBA. One of the most balanced and easy-to-listen-to system I've ever heard were some JM Labs and a YBA amplifier.
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jond
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Dave,
I'm currently running a pair of the original Micro Utopias using a KR Audio tube amp. I was originally under the impression that my amp was putting out 18 watts per side, now I'm beginning to find out that it might be only 12, either way these are very easy speakers to drive so I definitely recommend tubes. I don't know your exact price range, but there are lots of good models out there from KR, Cary, BAT, VAC, and others. Remember also that you really don't need a lot of watts. Audition, have fun, and remember the searching can be as fun and important as finding the right amp. Good luck!
aball
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I love McIntosh amps with my JM Labs. Excellent synergy. They are also great with tube gear - I heard a pair of Minis with Antique Sound Lab Dove 10Wpc monoblocks and the sound was amazing.
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