Klipsch Chorus II for $600, yes or no?

I am happy for you, as I know you will enjoy them. But I was surprised you went for another large speaker after not keeping the DBX you let go because of their size. As far as which amp will work best, use your own ears, as everyone will have a different opinion.

@mrdecibel I never claimed to be a smart man :)  But in all seriousness, yes size was the issue and I did not completely understand the massive size of the Chorus speakers until I saw them in person. 

I don't regret the purchase by any means, I'm pretty excited. I know that at least with these, if I did need to pass them on, there are many willing bodies out there who would like them. The DBX (while being incredible speakers) were just a little awkward with their Soundfield tech and shape and no-one knew the name so they were difficult to sell.

I am not questioning you smartness, believe me. Just enjoy them ! I always liked the old Marantz receivers, as I thought they sounded good with Klipsch, Altecs, and JBL horns I paired them with. If yours is in great shape, using it is stereo mode, it will give you some pleasant sq, and I believe it has a midrange tone control as well. 

great buy!  I had Chorus I's oiled oak back when they 1st came out...I chose them over Forte's not based on sound but the brochure.   I had a huge living room in those days and powered them w/Carver amps....1st the 200 wpc stereo amp then the 375 wpc stereo amp that supposedly emulated a tube amp...back in those days nobody sold tube amps around here or even had one that I knew of.  Wished I coulda paired them w/tubes but have great memories of concert level party sessions.....what?  I can't hear what you said?  LOL...

Why?