[Suggested amp/reciever for set of Belles?]

10 hours ago, tube fanatic said:

Hi Pat- the tubes section of the forum contains a great deal of information about using various types of tube amps with Klipsch speakers.  If you post your question there you will generate lots of discussion.  One of the participants, William ("wdecho"), has extensive experience pairing various tube amps with his La Scalas.  I'm sure he will see your post and contribute.  Where are you located?

 

Maynard

Thanks for the info. I am in Nacogdoches Texas,which is hallway between Dallas and Houston but closer to the Louisiana border.

[Suggested amp/reciever for set of Belles?]

Can anyone suggest a starter amp/reciever "under $500" to pair with a set of Belles from 1979-80? I'm am new to the high end stereo world,so go easy on me. I just got them last week and am running them through an Onkyo a-9050 2channel integrated amp 75watts per channel and they sound pretty lifeless. I've tried doubling the power with a 150 watt per channel Onkyo power amp and not much better. Most people are telling me to get a tube amp and this is where my basic stereo skills end.... How much power from a tube amp is sufficent to power these? Any brand names recommended? I live in a small town with no audio store to speak of,so I will probably be purchasing through Amazon. Thanks for the help!

[Suggested receiver and/or amp for Belles?]

Thanks for the reply and suggestion...

[Suggested receiver and/or amp for Belles?]

Can anyone recommend a starter "under $500" receiver or tube amp to go with a vintage set of Belles? I live in a small town with no audio stores to speak of.  Probably will purchase through Amazon. I am running them now through a 2channel Onkyo A-9050 integrated amplifier and they sound kindof lifeless. I am new to the high end stereo scene,so go easy on me....Thanks!