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Amplifier for Cornwall IV

I’m looking for SOLID STATE  amplifier for new to me Cornwall IV (NOT INTERESTED IN TUBES) due to current conditions thanks 
 I’m trying to decide between this amps 
1. CLASSE CA-M600
2. PARASOUND JC5 and 
3. PARASOUND JC1 
I have the speakers next is amp and then Preamp follow by source
I have Cambridge Azur 851N and cocktail Audio X45 for DAC and  streaming duties also has classe SSP800  and Parasound Hint6  to use as Preamp only for now 
100% streaming and this set up is going to be in my garage MANCAVE
I listen to almost everything but blues , old school country , jazz and  reggae mostly thanks I appreciate any advice and recommendations 
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lou_setriodes
681 posts
 

A low powered SET tube amp is the best amp for Klipsch’s, period.  But if you definitely want to stay away from tubes, then go with a low powered class A amp.  A pair of Amp Camp monos will do the job really well or a Class A Monarchy amp.

smodtactical
979 posts
 

First watts j2 or sit3

jacano
17 posts
 

I got the Cornwalls too. You can probably use a million amps with them, both solid and tube. My favs Luxman and Accuphase. But tubes, if you don't have too much noise in your current, are supposed to be best. 

 

jacano
17 posts
 

I mean AC noise. 

 

wrm57
1,040 posts
 

I run my modded CW4s with a 300b amp and it is a superb combo. But were I interested only in solid state, I’d look seriously at the new Valvet E3S. Its 12 watts of Class A is more than you need. Never heard it but it looks very interesting. I almost tried its predecessor, the E3, but went with tubes instead. This place has a 30-day return. I have no affiliation.

https://highend-electronics.com/products/valvet-e3s-solid-state-single-ended-class-a-dual-mono-amplifier
 

 

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