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HELP! Solid state amp for small Klipsch

I plan to buy a cheap integrated, solid state amp for my Klipsch Synergy bookshelves (KSB 2.1), but budget constraints wouldn't allow me to get a tube amp...looking for 60 wpc ones. Any suggestion on the following brands? Adcom 535, B&K-ST120, or Rotel I prefer a little laid back sound and tube-like characteristic to tame a little bit the horn tweeters, but loud enough for home theater use. Thanks much in advance! D.J.
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dwright
35 posts
 
Try looking for a Jolida 202 or 302a or 302b used on the web, usually around $550. I don't know if that is beyond your budget or not, but I HIGHLY recommend it as an integrated TUBE amp. It is 50 wpc. Good luck, if you have any questions, feel free to email. I LOVE my Jolida and it has tamed my Klipsch KG3.5's very well. Dan
sknnyc
51 posts
 
Hello, I'm still trying to find that "perfect" amp for the Alon IIs. The associated equipment is: Analog: Well Tempered Classic+ Grado Platinum or ATOC9 Digital: PS Audio Lambda + Ultralink Preamp: Classe DR6 / Counterpoint SA3000 (for a tube backup) Speakers: Acarian Alon IIs Cables are Nordost Blue Heaven and Black Orpheus. My choices so far as a Classe DR15/DR9 or a Chord SPM600. I've also thought about a Levinson 27 but it seems to run pretty hot (my apartment is small). Thanks for the input
dj0322 OP
1 posts
 
Thanks for both Dwright and Sknnyc! For now I'll settle with a cheap, cheap B&K ST-120, solid state, 60wpc. Yeah, budget dictates.... Maybe later I will get a Classe, Bryston, and/or Jolida tube.
eldragon
707 posts
 
I would check "Musical Fidelity A220" class "A" amp, that will sound like tube, and still have a "dynamics" and "punch" of the solid state.
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