anyone pair the Kinki Studio EX-M1 amp with Ascend RAAL Towers?


I'm looking for an integrated stereo amp to pair with my Ascend Towers with the RAAL tweeters. Amp must have a home theatre bypass, and I would prefer 100+ wpc. $3,000 USD is my max spend.   I will have dual Rythmik L22 sealed subs hooked up to the integrated pre outs for the stereo music playback also. (These subs and towers are part of my H/T setup.)

I'm seriously considering the Kinki Studio EX-M1+ and wanted to hear if anyone has heard this amp/speaker combination.  Have read that matching is important with this amp as the midrange could sound thin.

thanks
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Showing 1 response by ben64

I am really considering to get the ex-m1+ soon (when my actual amp will be sold). I can not listen to it but I contact several persons who have it and listen to it. They confirm what I read in the reviews: well balanced amp, neutral, dynamic with a good stage.  At low level, it gives its full sound so use it with efficient speakers is not stupid. Another aspect, that the ex-m1 has the ability to reproduce easly the ambiance of live recording. 

As a lot of person, I do not like buy without listening, this time I am confident. Hope that help !