Advice for Amp to Drive Klipsch Forte IVs


I just got back into hifi after being away for many many years. My first system, when I was 18-19 was a Kenwood KA-9100 amp, KT-615 tuner, Denon TT, Klipsch Heresy speakers and Teac reel to reel. Loved that setup in a small room. That was 1979-80. I’m now almost 60...LOL...and I’ve got time and money.

Just earlier this year I bought some KLIPSCH Forte IVs, a Denafrips Pontus II DAC, CXN V2 and a small Reisong tube amp while I got on the list for a set of Decware amps. I decided I couldn’t wait and have decided to go SS.  

 I listen to down tempo, Trip-Hop, Jazz and a little of this and that in a fairly small space. ...maybe 15x30.

I’m considering the Pass Labs INT-25 or maybe a Luxman L-550ax ii.

 I do not have the opportunity to demo either of these but have read wonderful reviews and have watched some nice videos about each. 

 I wanted to get some thoughts on this set up. A brand new Luxman goes for about the same price as a demo INT-25.

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PA5 has 48/83 wpc @8/4 ohms @ .1% distortion. At 1% it will do 110 watts @8ohms.

...most tube pre’s have high gain so noise is an issue. I am running 12db attenuators which remedies this....

Nothing wrong with this. Although 6 db might be enough but as long as you can get the volume you need/want it's fine. 

Thank you for the suggestions/advice.

What does the below statement by jasonbourne mean? Compared to what?

...only the Benchmark  AHB2 ($3500) placed ahead of it...

@jasonbourne52 

One should not speak about things one knows nothing about. Didn’t your mother teach you anything?

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