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Klipsch Heresy: Inexpensive Int. Amps or Receivers

I just helped a friend pick up a pair of Klipsch Heresy's in good condition, now it's time to select the right amplification. They like a full range of music - and want to experience both rock with all its power to the sweetness of vocals. They are not averse to tubes, but need something with multiple inputs. They don't have a lot of money, so $450 would likely be tops. Right now, my short list includes:

- Jolida 102b
- Restored tube integrateds from Eico or Scott
- Older Marantz receivers (e.g. 22xx series, low power)

Thoughts on these candidates? Other recommendations? Thanks very much in advance. Peter
peter_s
thorman
1,262 posts
 
Only going by what I have experienced but the Sansui Au series was a real good quality Int.Amp..I am using ( basement system ) the Au 517 int. and TU 517 tuner..They worked very well with Klipsch ...KG4 and Forte 2 ...I would have loved to try the Cornwall ..but never got around to it..You may be able to find a used pair of Fortes' for around for that $$$...Also the Klipsch Hereseys ( need stands ) are also a possibility..
cleaneduphippy
323 posts
 
I would be partial to the Jolida, matter of fact I have a 502a and have considered of maybe trying to find a pair of Heresy's to add to my system at some point (also considering a pair of Large Advents).

Also, for the $450 price point, you might want to check out some vintage MacIntosh or Scott or even Dynaco gear. Just going to the Audiogon sales listing I found these candidates.

Mcintosh MAC 1700 Receiver - which was $495 (already sold)
Scott LK-72B Tube Intergrated - $475
Scott 299B Tube Intergrated - $399
Dynaco SCA-35 Tube Integrated - $325

Btw, I love when people put together a good sounding vintage system.
mlauner
250 posts
 
Nait 3 sounds sweet with Heresys.
undertow
1,033 posts
 
Jolida for the price, and power range is a very good choice.. Can be found used for good deals too. However only reason to go with any vintage gear like a sansui or a marantz is that you want some tone controls to boost bass or tame down the horn. Other than that the jolida should be a one stop solution for matching pretty well.

Tone controls can be nice for these speakers as they are not perfectly well balanced, but are a great design as a platform for tweaking and cheap enough to do it with good results.
buda
46 posts
 
I picked up a pair of Heresys and a Luxman R-1050 (55wpc) reciever this weekend. I was floored at how good the pair sounded. The Luxman has a very tube like sound with the grip of a SS amp. More detail and clarity than I was expecting. Very life like presentation. More than enough power to drive the Heresys to concert levels. Don't overlook using vintage equipment. Plus the wood grains on the vintage equipment looks so cool. I have also had Cayin and Prima Luna products and would recommend them.

Good luck and have fun...great speakers.
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