Thanks everybody for the feedback. I am just getting back into the 2 Channel arena and wanted to do this right the first time. If I were to go the Integrated Amp. route, is there an Integrated Amp. that stands above all others for 2 Channel listening? Not to muddy the waters but is a DAC recommended for a high end set up? I don't want to throw crazy money at diminishing returns but want to do this right the first time while I have the opportunity. Thanks everybody.
Suggestions on Integrated Amp./Seperates to Run my Klipschorns
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I was wondering if anybody had any firsthand experience with Klipschorns (1976) and any of these Integrated Amps/Amps? Any feedback and/or caution would really be appreciated. I am putting together a 2 Channel system and have my speakers, now looking for the rest.
1. Hegel H390
2. Mac MA352
3. Primaluna Evo 400
4. Levinson #585
5. Benchmark AHB2/DAC3.
My primary listening would be through a Music Streamer (Bluesound 2i or Lumen D2) and Tidal. I listen to all types of music so I need something that can hang.
My room is 16 x 25 with 9 foot ceilings.
I was wondering if anybody had any firsthand experience with Klipschorns (1976) and any of these Integrated Amps/Amps? Any feedback and/or caution would really be appreciated. I am putting together a 2 Channel system and have my speakers, now looking for the rest.
1. Hegel H390
2. Mac MA352
3. Primaluna Evo 400
4. Levinson #585
5. Benchmark AHB2/DAC3.
My primary listening would be through a Music Streamer (Bluesound 2i or Lumen D2) and Tidal. I listen to all types of music so I need something that can hang.
My room is 16 x 25 with 9 foot ceilings.
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Klipschorns are the only speaker, I can recommend an amp of 150W or less to drive. So bright, so searing to my ears. Almost painful. Find a warm amp and preamp to tone down that horn tweeter. she is so brutal to me. I heard on a pair of Adcom mono blocs, it was horrible. A warm preamp and amp I would look for. just my opinion. |
herdegen OP I had a pair of the old ones, 20 years ago None of those amps power is needed, you can almost get ear spitting levels by rubbing to sticks together to power Klipschorns. Klipschorns are in your face speakers with the wrong amp, suggest a triode push pull tube amp with tight bass and a laid back top end. Quicksilver 6C33C amps come to mind. https://ucarecdn.audiogon.com/5488a1d9-a567-4a76-ac4b-c8da8b8122d6/-/autorotate/yes/ Or maybe even better still a Class-A solid state like Pass Labs Class-A XA30.5 or XA30.8 https://www.stereophile.com/solidpoweramps/pass_labs_xa305_power_amplifier/index.html https://www.passlabs.com/products/xa30.8/ Cheers George |
If your Khorns are stock, I would recommend updating / replacing the crossovers. I also recommend, damping the mid horns and tweeters, using a product such as Dynamat. There are youtube videos discussing and showing how this is done. The metal bracket used to add the rear support of the mid horn, is also very resonant, when the speaker is playing. They have great potential, and most folks on the "Gon, have never heard, a modified and updated pair, which is, ime, necessary, to take them from good, to great, and, they are. I use solid state with my Lascalas, which is better for me, than tubes. A Class A amp would be my choice, and, you do not need a preamp ( the additional gain ), unless, you do want to add some color ( Dac to amp would need to match, as far as driving voltage is concerned ). I have been listening / dealing / tweaking, with Klipsch Heritage, for many years. Join the Klipsch Forum, on the Klipsch site, as people there will be friendlier and more welcoming, as well as, more capable to helping you on your Klipsch journey. Enjoy ! |
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