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Amp matching for Klipsch Forte III

I'm considering a pair of Klipsch Forte III, and I was wondering what amplifiers folks are using with them. I would be using a Pass Labs XA-25. I'm currently running the XA-25 with Zu Audio Soul Supremes. I listen to mostly 50s, 60s, 70s rock (rockabilly, 60's garage/psych, punk, power pop), funk, soul, instrumental and vocal jazz (esp. female vocal), classic and alt country. Thanks for your comments.
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ozzy62
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When I had Forte IIIs I was using a Line Magnetic 518i and this was a very good match. 18 watts lit those speakers right up.

Oz


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jjss49
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agree w decooney

if u have a primaluna running factory supplied chinese modern made tubes it would be a good idea to swap out to old stock tubes and hear the difference in tonality and soundstaging
decooney
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Guess i/we should have not assumed you had not already tried others.  What tubes are you using in your current PL EVO 300 preamp now...

Are they the original stock ones or - ?
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funthings OP
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Thanks decooney, the tubes are stock. 
h_underachiever
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I'm using a Sophia Electric Baby with my Forte III's, I find it to be an excellent pairing. 
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