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Amp suggestions

I have a pair of Klipsch kg3.5's. I have had an adcom 5400 on them at one point. I have $400-500 to spend on an amp. I was going to get an adcom 555, but I'm finding out that may be too much power for the speakers I have. I had a tube amp suggested to me, but I'm not sure I can go that route. I'm using my yamaha receiver as the "preamp". I really like volume, I usually listen to alternative/hard rock. So I'm not sure I can get a tube amp that would be loud enough for my price range. Aslo, how would a tube amp blend with the other 3 speaker while watching movies? Are there any other ss amps out there that someone might suggest other than the adcoms? Ones that might not have quite so much power, but would sound better on the horns. Thanks for the help.
todd76

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todd76 OP
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Klipsch lists the sensitivity at 94db. If I went with a tube, how would the bass be? I was looking at one of the Jolida's, I forget which one.
todd76 OP
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Ok, here's what it comes down to. I was satisfied with the volume when I had the adcom 5400. I really didn't want too much more volume but I wanted a little more detial and imaging. I have looked at the Anthem Integrated 2. I might be willing to go for that. Can anyone tell me what the difference in sound might be like between a 5400 or 5500 vs. the anthem when listening to alternaitive/hard rock. I also will listen to some techno/electronica at times. This is how I might describe what I'm looking for in an amp: Fast attack-quick release, able to be explosive when going from soft to loud, and of couse detail and imagining. Keep in mind the best I've ever heard was the Klipsch's with the adcom 5400. Thanks for the help. This is really my first dive into higher end stuff and I need to get it right the first time. Thanks everyone.
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