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What amp/pre-amp for my Klipschorns?

I just bought a pair of these classic speakers and would
like some recommendations on which amp and pre-amp
would sound best with these monsters. I would like to stay
in the $3000 or under range. I'm assuming tubes are the
way to go with their 104 db sensitivity rating.
dave43

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winoguy17
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Go with a tube pre amp and a solid state amp. Those 15 inch woofers need the control of a solid state amp IMO. I used a conrad johnson pv 10 pre with them and it was no small improvement over a solid state pre,but when I tried a tube power amp, the bass got really loose and sloppy.Look for a used pv10a and a nice little solid state power amp, like a Mccormack dna.5. They really dont need much power,just a few GOOD watts. Happy hunting,
Mike
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