I had Klipsch Forte's in the late 80's when I was new to the game and they were my first really good speakers. I had the wrong support equipment and was to poor to get the amp they needed, so I sold them. I had NAD gear at the time. Years later I had a Jolida JD-1000a integrated amp coupled to Spica TC-50 speakers in a 2nd system. Great combination! I've felt for years the Jolida would have been a great match up with the Forte's. Try looking into EL-34 based tube amps. If I could afford it I'd go find a pair of Forte's just to hear what they would sound like.
Integrated amp for Klipsch Forte
I have a Marantz 2275 with a pair of Klipsch Forte and it sounds great. I want to do away with the radio part of the receiver and go with an integrated amp with plenty of muscle for bass. Right now, I listen to the receiver with the loudness button on and this will give me the bass satisfaction that I enjoy with the Forte speakers.
What integrated amps that can you recommend that will have a loudness switch or have a decent bass control for around a $1000? I've had the Outlaw Audio 2250 and sold it because I was not satisfied with it for long term use. This integrated amp can be new or old tube, solid state or hybrid. Thanks for your inputs.