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Amps for Klipschorn speakers

I am in the market for a tube power amp and pre amp to use with my 1980s Klipschorn speakers. I will be using a turntable as well as a CD player. I am a musician and have a studio that is good size where this stereo will be located. I like to sometimes play fairly loud although what I am really looking for is quality of sound on this system. For a budget maybe $3-$5000 on each piece. Used amps are fine with me. I listen to rock, blues, pop, etc. Right now, I have an old 70s Marantz 250 power amp with a Marantz 3300 pre amp hooked up to the Klips. I am a musician and not an audiophile so I know very little about good stereo equipment but I want to take a big step up in sonic quality. I appreciate the help as I am ready to acquire the amps. Thanks...
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buconero117
2,311 posts
 
Take a look at the Cayin/VAS line. I use there Citation I pre amp, which is a knock off of the original HK unit but updated to current parts. This unit is especially great with vinyl. I also have the VAS mono blocks, which are a knock off of the Marantz 9's. Great sound, great value. Suggest also you look into getting a Belle speaker for center fill. T he Citation was a center out that would provide a great listening experience.
grimace
624 posts
 
I heard a pair of new K-horns driven with a Cary SLI-80 integrated running 40 watts triode. More than enough juice, BIG soundstage.
donjr
1,335 posts
 
I like the Cary SLI-80 idea if you could live with an integrated. Its a bit less than your totaal budget but don't let that turn you off. Its one sweet amp. McIntosh as well if you crank rock. The MA2275 can be had used in your price range.
polk432
1,142 posts
 
I also agree with the Cary if you want to go tubes.
winoguy17
1,093 posts
 
As a former owner of several Klipsch models (K horn, LaScla and heresy) I recommend a SS amp and tube pre. Those 15 in. woofers seem to fare better in my experience with a good SS amp.
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