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Budget receiver/integrated amp for Cornwall III's?

I'm not able to set up my CW-III's in our new home so I've had them up for sale (locally), but have had little interest. Therefore, I'm thinking about putting together a two channel rig is a spare bedroom that is sort of my man cave.

I'm on a very limited budget since I'm not sure how long I will keep this set-up and my plan is still to sale the speakers and downsize at some point.

I'm looking for an integrated amp or receiver that would be a good match for the Klipsch and $400 is going to be at the top of my budget. I know this is not much to work with, but I wont need allot of power. My room is ~ 12 x 16' and I'm looking to buy used.

I've got a three channel amp (too big), center speaker, etc. I'm also trying to sale and if something moves soon then I may be able to go a bit higher.

What do you think guys, is it possible to get good sound at this price? BTW, I still have many good IC's and speaker cables and will be using a Sony SACD/DVDP for my source. ES model, that's not half bad.
jack_dotson
mechans
3,048 posts
 
I agree with Elevick in terms of the treble and mids but not in the bass.
If you can Stretch the budget a bit I found fantastic synergy with a McIntosh 2505 power amp with gain control so can be used as a single input int. amp . A 2505 happens to be on sale here today. Check the "Staff Pics" section. The 50+ WPC will do a lot to get the woofer moving some air and gives you a more balanced presentation. Really strongly recommend.
Also consider a Vintage Luxman receiver usually can be found on Epay and generally less than $400.
jack_dotson OP
210 posts
 
Any thoughts on Carver vintage C-1090 integrated?
yahoochaz
67 posts
 
I am presently using a Marantz PM5004 integrated with Cornwall III's and it's doing a fine job- far better than the receiver we used to have. No snob appeal but a nice clean signal. Plenty of power for Klipsch. Good reviews, too. $349 brand new. No need to mess with used electronics with old caps, etc.
elevick
2,638 posts
 
Jack-no vintage Carver, please. You will get tons of bass, no details and it will sound flat but very loud. For vintage integrated or receivers, sansui or marantz if you want solid state.
jack_dotson OP
210 posts
 
That new Marantz looks like a nice option, but where did you find it for that price? All the on-line shops seem to be $100 more. Does this Marantz have enough power to get a good bass from you CW III's?

If I could put together a few extra bucks, the Rega Brio 3 looks nice too.

Any of you guys have experience with this one?
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