arug4

Check with Jim McShane; he is the guru with this amp.

I'm currently using a SEP (single-ended parallel) 6l6 amp made by Niteshade. It puts out 14 watts of pure Class A power driving the Fortes to whatever level is necessary. I do listen to much complex music (just finished listening to Mahler's 9th) and small acoustic groups alike. I also alternate this amp with the TAD-60 push-pull amp which can be used in a SE fashion or ultralinear with 6l6 or other octal tubes. For this amp I get either 25 or 50 amps. But I also have used a 4.5 watt 421A tube based amp, which, I agree, is a mite too little for Mahler. Have fun!

Its a shame wasting all those hi-powered ss amps on such sensitive and good speaker. I certainly agree with the Crites crossovers and tweeter diaphragm upgrades, but look for a low powered (less than 30 watts) tube - preferably SET - amp.

I'll take one of the passive woofers - if no indentations in the dome. email: arug4@hotmail.com Thanks

My music server (computer) is directed to a Sonos system for wireless use throughout the house. Each Sonos player is connected to a Tadac (a tubed dac that is fantastic). The Tadac goes to each stereo system (living room and bedroom). The Sonos system can be contolled from any computer or from my iTouch. Have fun.

Vince Guaraldi: Charlie Brown

Greg, Thanks for your comments. The thread was not mine originally, however. There is really not much to tell. I called a friend who is the principal in a great woodworking company here in Upstate NY (fawnmeadow.com) and asked him to do the work. After upgrading the speakers with new Crite's xo's and titanium diaphragms, it was the least I could do for a great set of speakers.

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Here are a few pics. The actual color is a shade or two darker:

I'd be happy to, but first someone has to tell be how to upload the photos. Thanks.

I just had my Forte I's done professionally in Brazilian Rosewood with a fantastic lacquer finish. The cost for the re-veneer and finish was $760.

They won't sound their best until you modify the crossover and replace the tweeter diaphragm with Bob Crites's titanium one. Enjoy!

I've heard the same comment, but IMHO I find that both make a difference. Have fun.