roncobb

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JMR Offrande Supreme V2 vs GMA Calypso
I've owned more modestly priced speakers from both GMA and Reynaud and for my ears it was no contest -- the Reynauds win every time. I had a basement full of speakers, several Spendor models (great warmth but a bit fuzzy and inarticulate) and the ... 
$8oo dollar budget
Bedini 25/25 pure Class A solid-state with great drive, solid down to 1 ohm dip. I'm using one with a George Wright AU-1000 preamp and it's a magical combination with JM Reynaud Duet speakers (among others). A Bedini 25/25 in solid working conditi... 
Harbeth P3Es2 or Spendor S3/5
Bass response is better than expected, especially if you put these on a pair of 28" high Sound Anchor stands. Just had a listening party tonight with a tube integrated amp (Ming Da MC-88 in Triode mode) and the following speakers in a room 11' x 1...