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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Showing 3 responses by russ69

How about a Rogue Pharaoh II Integrated Amplifier? Tube front end with a class D power section. Plenty of power to get the Klipsch pumping. The pre-amp tubes will last a long time. 

Topping PA5 will sound better than anything listed above.

I have a little class D amp on my Heresys. 65 wpc, I think. It plays but no balls. Not the same as the Rogue with 250 wpc and a good power supply. Plus, the tube front end that puts it in another level. 

...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.