If you go with a vintage amp, you really need to take your choices on a case by case basis. Condition is important, of course, but most vintage amps have had some mods done to them to make them work better in a modern system. Removable PC, better binding posts, rca connectors..., that type of thing. Also, if you go with mono amps, you have to make sure they are exactly the same. Years ago, mono amps weren't always sold in pairs, so its very likely, that if someone has 2, there can be some differences.
Upgradeitis: New/used/vintage amp for KG4
I just did Crites upgrades on the tweeter and crossover for my KG4's (owned since purchased new in 1985), and now I'm waxing nostalgic for the amp which used to power them.
At the time, I used a Luxman L-430 integrated. Great combo. Wish I still had it, but stupidly gave it up.
Currently running a Denon AVR-4800, with the the KG4's doing main R/L duty in a 5.1 setup (all Klipsch).
Thinking about going to a simple 2 channel set up. While I do watch some movies on this system, it is 99% music, and THX surround sound etc., does not really excite me all that much. (So, I say, but when the lobby gunfight scene in the matrix is cranked, I do get chills from the incredible sound experience!)
Lately have been trolling eBay, CL and the like for a vintage Luxman something, and/or kits for a DIY valve amp etc.
The resale value on the Denon is truly crap, although it appears that this model was specced more towards the quality in the amp section, and is a powerhouse from that regard.
Anyone have suggestions for a reasonable cost, good matching amp that can be found in the used marketplace and is a good match?
At the time, I used a Luxman L-430 integrated. Great combo. Wish I still had it, but stupidly gave it up.
Currently running a Denon AVR-4800, with the the KG4's doing main R/L duty in a 5.1 setup (all Klipsch).
Thinking about going to a simple 2 channel set up. While I do watch some movies on this system, it is 99% music, and THX surround sound etc., does not really excite me all that much. (So, I say, but when the lobby gunfight scene in the matrix is cranked, I do get chills from the incredible sound experience!)
Lately have been trolling eBay, CL and the like for a vintage Luxman something, and/or kits for a DIY valve amp etc.
The resale value on the Denon is truly crap, although it appears that this model was specced more towards the quality in the amp section, and is a powerhouse from that regard.
Anyone have suggestions for a reasonable cost, good matching amp that can be found in the used marketplace and is a good match?