Tube Amp for Klipsch Forte IV's? Black Ice F-22 or Willsenton R8 with upgraded tubes?


I can get the Black Ice for around 2700.00 CAD and the Willsenton for 2000.00 CAD

The Willsenton would include three upgraded Psvane pre amp tubes (the other two are stock) and four upgraded powertubes, Psvane PH's

F22 shows 50w per channel, Wilsenton 40w ultra liner and 25w triode

I may also pair the amp with a Sonus Faber Lumina V also which is 50w recommended min

thanks in advance for any input

 

audiocanada

Here's an idea that I have been kicking around since receiving my Forte 4's .

How about a Coincident Dynamo 34se mk III ? It is an integrated using EL-34's

in a single ended topology . Only 8 watts but they should be healthy watts

and hundreds of dollars less than the two others. Although I don't know about

the other speakers .

The Forte's are listed at 99db. eff. but are generally accepted to be closer to

@96db . 

Just a thought .

Good luck & be safe .

thanks.....Canadian business

fair amount of negative feedback on this operation in my neck of the woods

i suspect the parts are dirt cheap on the unit, they sell frequently for 50% off msrp

the design looks good though, would love to sample one

also looked into getting a decware, they couldn't bother responding to my email inquiry, they seem to have a year long wait list, must be nice

 

audiocanada ;

That is a little puzzling about the rep . I thought that it was pretty strong ! 

I was giving it serious consideration .

And Decware treated me the same...I believe that they may have a rude

awakening when that list gets filled !

Keep us posted as to what you wind-up doing .

Good luck & be safe .