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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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elliottbnewcombjr
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IF Luxman, Efficient Speakers, I would prefer tubes.

My 1st ever Luxman SQ-N150 is a low powered tube integrated, 10wpc 6 ohms ..., wonderful sound, very compact, using with my least efficient speakers ever 87 spl/w/m, in my office system, Like they say, much more power than you think.

Built in Phono sounds terrific also.

I would be tempted by it’s bigger brother, LX380, 20wpc 6ohms ...

http://www.luxman.com/product/detail.php?id=16

It has pre-out/main-in which allows the optional use of self-powered subs if you ever try that, thus the 20 wpc will not have to do the heavy lifting.

Couldn’t wait? Think Long, whatever the wait, it’s but a speck of time. You may regret, for a far longer time, not waiting for what you really want.

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