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I have Klipsch cf3's. I listened to classical large orchestral. I am wondering if this amp can produce the dynamics oflarge orchestral. Does the amp have any of the upgrades listed on Bottleheads page? Thanks Bob

I would lean toward true SET using 45's, 2A3's, or 300B's. They should work well with K-horns

My CF-3's are serial #'s 241599265 & 241599266, I assume they are the 241 week of 1995, correct? Making them version 3?

Sorry, Klipsch CF-3, version 3, I believe

At some point do crossovers require rebuilding? If so how do you know.....judge by sound?

Hi everyone, been reading this post ...... very interesting, brings to mind some questions. I currently have CF-3's that I have owned since I bought them new. I have been looking at the 'little brother' to the TORII MK4, the TORII JR, from what I read on the Decware site very similar "The JR is using the same proven if not legendary circuit used in the TORII MK4 but stripped of all non-essential features" (from the Decware site). Could I face the same potential issues with the CF's? I was not aware that Klipsch used autoformers, are they the same as the Paul Speltz products? Given the age of my speakers is a crossover upgrade/rebuild necessary?

I have CF-3 version 3's in walnut that I bought new. I let my daughter use them for a while and now have them back. Have not personally heard version 1's, the opinion I have heard on this forum is the 1's are better but by how much I don't know. I do know that they were a variation from the typical Klipsch design at that time.

how much difference can be heard between the versions, especially between versions 1 and 3? Thanks Bob

Shiva, What are class T amps?

Moray, Interesting, I have asked a few people about the CF's efficiency and most said they felt it was slightly overrated for instance CF-3 more like 95 as opposed to 100 as stated. The other lines such as Heritage I believe may be as you say, but this is just what I have read. WVU80, Have listen to a tube amp, some people prefer the sound......I do, but everyone has different taste Bob

I am guessing I am border line for using a SET, if I find a inexpensive used piece I will try it or if there is dealer by(which I don't know of) that I can demo one otherwise I will most likely demo a Prima Luna integrated (I know there is a dealer by me) . The Prima Luna is interesting as you can switch between ultra-linear and triode mode, it is also auto bias

I should have also said my listening room is about 12'x20' and I listen to classical especially large orchestral. I am guessing <10w may be ok for chamber but would need >10w for the larger orchestral

I have CF-3's, according to Klipsch they are stated as being "sensitivity 100db SPL @ 1 Watt/Meter". I read somewhere this may be a little overstated actually being a bit lower. The reason I ask is I looking for a new amp and if it is actually lower it would most likely rule SET. Thanks Bob

Anyone have experience with Prima Luna? I am thinking about one of their integrated 's fro my CF-3's, the adaptive auto bias seems like a positive feature. I am also considering a true SET say 45,2a3,300b. I know the power difference is huge, would the SET work with the CF-3? Thanks Bob

OK, thanks, the reason I posted here is because I would be using the amp with CF-3 version 3. Have any amp suggestions. I have a 12'x20' listening room and am about 15' from the speakers Bob