Integrated amp choice for JMR Offrande Supreme V2


Hello A'goners-

This is a longshot, but I'd like to know if anyone has experienced especially good synergy (magic) with a particular integrated amp driving the JMR Offrande Supreme V2.

The Offrande sensitivity is rated at 91db, at 8ohms, with a minimum of 6ohms. I'm currently driving them with my Audio Research VSI60 KT-120-based tube integrated, and the match is good, maybe not spectacular - just wondering if I'm missing out on anything.

Bob Neill of Amherst Audio (great guy), the distributor of JMR speakers recommends the Blue Circle FtTH hybrid integrated for it's combination of sweetness and clout. I don't live in the vicinity of any Blue Circle dealers, though, so I can't try before I buy. Recommendations from other dealers include the Lavardin IT, LFD NCSE II, the Ayon tube integrateds, the Mac MA2275, and the Audiomat integrateds.

Any experience shared would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks - Bob R
bob_rodgers

Showing 1 response by astock

Bob,
I bought the FtTH in 2007, before following the Blue Circle path to Bob Neill. I first read his thoughts on the integrated's synergy with the Offrandes on his website, then experienced the FtTH with the Offrandes in Amherst. I even brought my speaker cables for the audition. I am referring to the FtTH and the Offrande Supremes, but from what I have heard the synergy repeats with the FtTH2 and the Offrande Supreme V2's. They sound like music together, regardless of how simplistic that statement appears. That quality was exactly what I had sought. Nothing clinical nor overblown. I found the FtTH prefered an efficient 8 ohm load like the Offrandes, it ran out of steam with my 4 ohm 86 dB Dynaudios. The FtTH loves the Offrandes and the finer qualities of the sound can be adjusted by rolling tubes. Even easier with the FtTH2 because it only needs one 6DJ8/6922/7308. That's my experience, but there are so many choices available with the Offrandes. Have fun.
Allan