Speakers to Go With Accuphase C-200/P-300

Speakers to Go With Accuphase C-200/P-300

I've had these Accuphase Preamp (C-200) and Amp (P-300) since I bought
them in the 70's. I had JBL L-300 speakers but eventually sold them
because of size and weight.

Now I'd like to get some speakers that are smaller but will match my
Accuphase equipment nicely. The P-300 puts out around 200 watts RMS
and has a nice tube warmth sound. I mostly enjoy classical music now,
whereas in the 70's+ it was rock and roll. I noticed that the JBL's
didn't image the instruments as well as I'd like, but it didn't matter
much when I blasted rock.

I don't need to crank up the volume as in the past but I do appreciate
having the power reserve that gives me nice dynamic range. I'd like
speakers that will give me details, the ability to image the
instrument placement and hear delicate sounds. I've read that
bookshelf speakers may more readily give me those qualities, with the
addition of a sub-woofer to get the bass. I don't know how true that
is, but I'd prefer having the speakers less obtrusive, so bookshelf
would be better in that aspect.

I'm bleary-eyed looking for speakers and could use some help trying to
narrow down my choices. I'm using my Mac (copied everything AIF so I
have the sound quality), wireless to my Accuphase setup. Speakers
will go in living room, not a dedicated listening room, and I'm not an
audiophile. I'd like to limit the speaker cost to between $1000-2000
total.

In short:
Match with my Accuphase equipment and be able to handle the RMS
output.
Sound detail, imaging is more important than raw power.
Smaller footprint/less obtrusive size is a plus.
Under $2000 for the speakers total.

Thank you very much for your suggestions,
Greg

Re: Speakers to Go With Accuphase C-200/P-300

In article <fqkrpk0upq@news4.newsguy,com >,
"ggrosz@cascadeaccess,com " <ggrosz@cascadeaccess,com > wrote:

> In short:
> Match with my Accuphase equipment and be able to handle the RMS
> output.
> Sound detail, imaging is more important than raw power.
> Smaller footprint/less obtrusive size is a plus.
> Under $2000 for the speakers total.
>
> Thank you very much for your suggestions,
> Greg

The best imaging speakers I have heard were an old pair of EPOS
bookshelf models.
Don't know any more than that, sorry, it was at least 15 years ago. I'd
be trying the used market.
Greg

Re: Speakers to Go With Accuphase C-200/P-300

ggrosz@cascadeaccess,com wrote:
> I've had these Accuphase Preamp (C-200) and Amp (P-300) since I bought
> them in the 70's. I had JBL L-300 speakers but eventually sold them
> because of size and weight.
>
> Now I'd like to get some speakers that are smaller but will match my
> Accuphase equipment nicely. The P-300 puts out around 200 watts RMS
> and has a nice tube warmth sound. I mostly enjoy classical music now,
> whereas in the 70's+ it was rock and roll. I noticed that the JBL's
> didn't image the instruments as well as I'd like, but it didn't matter
> much when I blasted rock.
>
> I don't need to crank up the volume as in the past but I do appreciate
> having the power reserve that gives me nice dynamic range. I'd like
> speakers that will give me details, the ability to image the
> instrument placement and hear delicate sounds. I've read that
> bookshelf speakers may more readily give me those qualities, with the
> addition of a sub-woofer to get the bass. I don't know how true that
> is, but I'd prefer having the speakers less obtrusive, so bookshelf
> would be better in that aspect.
>
> I'm bleary-eyed looking for speakers and could use some help trying to
> narrow down my choices. I'm using my Mac (copied everything AIF so I
> have the sound quality), wireless to my Accuphase setup. Speakers
> will go in living room, not a dedicated listening room, and I'm not an
> audiophile. I'd like to limit the speaker cost to between $1000-2000
> total.
>
> In short:
> Match with my Accuphase equipment and be able to handle the RMS
> output.
> Sound detail, imaging is more important than raw power.
> Smaller footprint/less obtrusive size is a plus.
> Under $2000 for the speakers total.
>
> Thank you very much for your suggestions,
> Greg

I don't know where you live, but A Canadian company PSB has a lovely
bookshelf speaker, the Alpha. A more expensive line, in the range you
are willing to spend can be found iwith the French company JM Focal
Labs

Dick B

Re: Speakers to Go With Accuphase C-200/P-300

On Mar 6, 2:06 pm, rlb4 <r...@columbia.edu> wrote:
> ggr...@cascadeaccess,com wrote:
> > I've had these Accuphase Preamp (C-200) and Amp (P-300) since I bought
> > them in the 70's. I had JBL L-300 speakers but eventually sold them
> > because of size and weight.
>
> > Now I'd like to get some speakers that are smaller but will match my
> > Accuphase equipment nicely. The P-300 puts out around 200 watts RMS
> > and has a nice tube warmth sound. I mostly enjoy classical music now,
> > whereas in the 70's+ it was rock and roll. I noticed that the JBL's
> > didn't image the instruments as well as I'd like, but it didn't matter
> > much when I blasted rock.
>
> > I don't need to crank up the volume as in the past but I do appreciate
> > having the power reserve that gives me nice dynamic range. I'd like
> > speakers that will give me details, the ability to image the
> > instrument placement and hear delicate sounds. I've read that
> > bookshelf speakers may more readily give me those qualities, with the
> > addition of a sub-woofer to get the bass. I don't know how true that
> > is, but I'd prefer having the speakers less obtrusive, so bookshelf
> > would be better in that aspect.
>
> > I'm bleary-eyed looking for speakers and could use some help trying to
> > narrow down my choices. I'm using my Mac (copied everything AIF so I
> > have the sound quality), wireless to my Accuphase setup. Speakers
> > will go in living room, not a dedicated listening room, and I'm not an
> > audiophile. I'd like to limit the speaker cost to between $1000-2000
> > total.
>
> > In short:
> > Match with my Accuphase equipment and be able to handle the RMS
> > output.
> > Sound detail, imaging is more important than raw power.
> > Smaller footprint/less obtrusive size is a plus.
> > Under $2000 for the speakers total.
>
> > Thank you very much for your suggestions,
> > Greg
>
> I don't know where you live, but A Canadian company PSB has a lovely
> bookshelf speaker, the Alpha. A more expensive line, in the range you
> are willing to spend can be found iwith the French company JM Focal
> Labs
>
> Dick B

Actually, a better way to phrase my question is: Are there certain
speakers that simply, in the way they are designed, sound better with
tube pre-amp and amp? Certain characteristics of of the design or the
technology of speakers meant to present sound from a tube set up
versus an all digital system? I'm not necessarily looking for a
specific speaker model, because tastes vary tremendously. I live near
Portland OR so that indicates how much of a selection I'm liable to
find here.

Greg