A little assistance please on a SS Integrated Amp

At that price point you may be able to find a used Unico Unison, which is actually a tube hybrid (uses a single tube). I've listened to one through Soliloquy 5.3's which are 90db and the combination was very satisfying. I'd bet they'd go nicely with the JM Labs. The challenge will be finding one at the high end of her budget.

Good luck.

Marco

Consider the Blue Circle CS integrated used. Makes a tube guy like me happy.

I would consider pairing the JM Labs with a NAD C320BEE (new, list price of $400). Nice sounding integrated amp; not terribly fussy with cables and interconnects; and with the left over cash (and about a $100 more) she could actually consider purchasing a new CD player, like the Music Hall MMF CD 25, which pairs wonderfully with the NAD. I have been using the set-up for about 2 years now and I am still surprised at how good the combination sounds. I posted a review of the NAD C320 BEE here, if you would like to refer to it.

Regards, Rich

My first thought would be an Opera Consance tube integrated but tubes aren't for everyone. I presume that solid state is preferable i.e. the lady may not want to replace tubes or tube-roll? I've played around with many "budget" integrateds, my favourite is the Primare stuff from Sweden followed by the Audio Refinement Complete. Both integrateds are somewhat soft sounding; slightly rolled off tube-like character to them that would match nicely with the 707's. These amps come up on the used market and fall within her budget.

Best, Jeff

-Audio Refinement Complete Integrated is a good choice. There is a silver unit currently available for $525.
-However, there's always the Music Hall Mambo with 50WPC RMS of pure class A. It also has a built-in DAC so that she can have the option of using her surrent CD as transport. The Mambo receives very good review from Stereophile. I heard it at CES and thought it was a very nice integrated. There's one on sale currently at $800.
-For tube hybrid, there's a Xindak 6900SE on sale for $800 (retail $1,995) although I've never heard it.
-My final recommendation would have to be the Pathos Classic One Integrated amplifier with remote in Class A/AB, hybrid circuit with input tube stage, bridgeable Output Power: 2 x 50W @ 8 Ohm. Silky smooth sound with balance (XLR)inputs. There's on on sale at $850 (retail $2200).
Good luck.