Having owned several pairs of Snell Ks, Js and Es, I find that these speakers sound best with a reasonably powered valve amps. My preference is for SET, but PP is also great. Here are my choices for a good match w/ Ks (or K/IIs):
- Audio Note OTO SE Phono (integrated), EL-84
- Golden Tuba Audio SE-40, 6SN7
- Quicksilver Mini Mite (monoblocks), 6L6
- Sophia Baby, EL-84
- Peachtree Decco, SS w/ int. DAC
The Decco works surprisingly well w/ the Ks. It's not nearly as lush as a tube amp but it makes a great combo for a bedroom system.
- Audio Note OTO SE Phono (integrated), EL-84
- Golden Tuba Audio SE-40, 6SN7
- Quicksilver Mini Mite (monoblocks), 6L6
- Sophia Baby, EL-84
- Peachtree Decco, SS w/ int. DAC
The Decco works surprisingly well w/ the Ks. It's not nearly as lush as a tube amp but it makes a great combo for a bedroom system.