What amp

so much to research :P

I have not really landed on ss or tube but it could go either way, i did like the look of the peachtree audio gear but i live in Australia cant seem to find any distributors.

I agree, for your speakers and the dollar amount you can spend there is a wealth of tube and SS amps out there that would sound great!
Did you want a tube or SS?

H.H.Scott 299 Stereomaster is one of the underrated best sounding vintage amp. the restored unit is sold in $700 ballpark.

yeah thanks Joe, that would be swell

Checkout Line Magnetic. They are made in China but excellent sound and quality especially for the $$. If interested, PM me and I can hook you up with my dealer.

With $1000.00 to spend, you have a plethora of choices that would work well with Klipsch Heresys.

For $300.00 to $700.00(huge $$$ I know), you could get a hold of a legendary vintage 80's/90's Luxman R-117 receiver and never have to consider anything else. The combination is that good.

An NAD C375BEE/375DAC would also be a great amp to drive your Heresys.

I am driving my Heresy II's with an Integra DTM-40.4 network stereo receiver(80w/ch) and could not be more pleased. I had the Luxman R-117 before the Integra but had to sell it to liquidate for some emergency $$$. With the DTM-40.4 now doing HII duty, I don't feel like I am missing a beat.

Bill

Coincident makes an el34 SET amplifier called the turbo and is said to have very good quality output transformers. It would likely drive your efficient speakers very well. Worth a look at least.

Peachtree line is worth considering.

A vintage integrated tube amp would match nicely. Something like a Pilot, Scott or Fisher or Mac. Your speakers will be quite happy with 15-18 watts.

Other choices might be a Marantz or Sansui receiver...