@silverfoxvtx1800 -- an additional note -- you didn't say which Carver amp you were looking at, nor what your budget or power needs are. However, this summper I bought an LSA VT-70 for $1,300 and it is an excellent amp. EL34 output tubes and 35 watts per channel. You say you have Klipsch speakers (but didn't indicate which model) but I suspect the VT-70 might be more than enough for your needs. I've posted a short review elsewhere in the amps-preamps section of this forum. I think LSA is out of stock for this item right now but expecting another shipment here in the near future.
Obviously, disregard my post if you are headed in a different direction.