Amp matching for Klipsch Forte III


I'm considering a pair of Klipsch Forte III, and I was wondering what amplifiers folks are using with them. I would be using a Pass Labs XA-25. I'm currently running the XA-25 with Zu Audio Soul Supremes. I listen to mostly 50s, 60s, 70s rock (rockabilly, 60's garage/psych, punk, power pop), funk, soul, instrumental and vocal jazz (esp. female vocal), classic and alt country. Thanks for your comments.
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Showing 1 response by georgehifi


I owned those, just about anything will drive them, just need something with laid back highs, old school tubes come to mind.
As the upper mids and tweeter can take your head of with a bright amp that has a lean/tight bass as well.

The Pass Pass Labs XA-25 could be OK not too open in the highs.

Used Quicksilver amps would be nice

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649634350-quick-silver-kt88-tube-mono-amplifiers/

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/tube-quicksilver-silver-70-s-mint-condition-2013-02-20-amplifiers-08721

All will love passive preamps, even the Pass at 50kohms, unless your source has a volume control, then use it.


Cheers George