Advice for Amp to Drive Klipsch Forte IVs


I just got back into hifi after being away for many many years. My first system, when I was 18-19 was a Kenwood KA-9100 amp, KT-615 tuner, Denon TT, Klipsch Heresy speakers and Teac reel to reel. Loved that setup in a small room. That was 1979-80. I’m now almost 60...LOL...and I’ve got time and money.

Just earlier this year I bought some KLIPSCH Forte IVs, a Denafrips Pontus II DAC, CXN V2 and a small Reisong tube amp while I got on the list for a set of Decware amps. I decided I couldn’t wait and have decided to go SS.  

 I listen to down tempo, Trip-Hop, Jazz and a little of this and that in a fairly small space. ...maybe 15x30.

I’m considering the Pass Labs INT-25 or maybe a Luxman L-550ax ii.

 I do not have the opportunity to demo either of these but have read wonderful reviews and have watched some nice videos about each. 

 I wanted to get some thoughts on this set up. A brand new Luxman goes for about the same price as a demo INT-25.

daodao

being that it is a Klipsch, i'd go for something mellow like a rega brio. 50 wpc should be plenty for those speakers.

Benchmark AHB2. American-made, very well built, stellar measurements, very musical

Oh No Honey !!

ARC I-50 INT at $5k just about to hit the stores.

Your Luxy and Plabs are good

but the horn needs a tube!!!

Only one weak link in your system.

Once your get the new amp you will notice!!

 

PS:  Love your DAC and stay on the Decware list. 

 

Anybody??

You could run them on as little as 2 watts from an SET tube amp...there are tons of choices to drive them. However, I would stay away from any bright sounding amps.