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Inexpensive integrated to drive Klipsch

I'm looking for an integrated amp to use with a pair of Klipsch Forte's that I recently purchased. Prefer to have a remote, price range is about $600-$800 used. Should I go tube or SS?

Possible candidates:

Creek
Jolida
Musical Fidelity
Rega
Linn
Cayin

Recommendations? What else should I consider?
ecruz
mlauner
250 posts
 
also look at Naim nait, used with Cornwalls very good sound
ecruz OP
402 posts
 
Anyone have any experience with Arcam?
mf2
24 posts
 
I agree with the others above - tubes are definitely the way to go with Klipsch speakers. I've been using various 6BQ5/EL84 based amplifiers with my Klipsch Quartets and I couldn't come up with a bad combination. I think a JoLida JD-102B would be a nice combination with your Forte's.
sjackso1
13 posts
 
NAD integrateds would likely be a nice match with your Klipsch's.
loomisjohnson
1,949 posts
 
since you asked, i'm a huge arcam fan--i currently have an alpha 9 and also have some experience with the diva a65/a85. tons of oomph (60w drives big, relatively inefficient revels effortlessly), and very refined and detailed on the top end--sonically in the same universe as rega or creek, but more sizzle and low end extension. i haven't heard 'em with horns, however.
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