[Luxman vs Pass Labs]

Hello!

I would like to match my Forte III with a SS integrated amp. I am thinking about Pass Labs int-25 or go to the Luxman 509X.

do you have any good experiences matching Forte with these amps?

 

thank you, be safe!!!

[Cable advice]

Hi!

Finally I recieved my tube amp Triode Lab 2A3 EVO (http://www.triodelab.com/2a3-integrate), and now it's time to find the perfect cable for my Forte III. What do you think? Is there any owner with 2A3 tubes amp?

 

Thanks guys!

[Isolation for Forte III]

Thanks!
Sorry I was misunderstood, english is not my language. I just read here (https://www.stereophile.com/content/klipsch-forte-iii-loudspeaker-page-2) that the reviewer used an isolation pad, but according with the reviews of the isolation pad on Amazon, it has a strong rubber smell.

So anyone of you guys use some isolation surface for the vibrations?

Thanks again!

[Isolation for Forte III]

HI!

 

Witch isolation pad would you recommend for my new Forte III. I don't want any problem with my neighbor
 

Thanks!

[My first tube!!]

On 7/7/2019 at 11:57 PM, jimjimbo said:

I disagree with most of the above (except the doing your homework part)  Vintage or used tube amps are, for lack of a better term.....a crap shoot. (UNLESS THEY HAVE BEEN RESTORED BY A WELL KNOWN COMPETENT SHOP).  Tubes are a commitment, where you will likely need spares, you will need to learn the multitude of types, manufacturers and the intricacies of each.  All of that is of course fun, but can also be very frustrating and time consuming..  The other question would be as to whether you are looking for tube separates or a tube integrated.  So, having said all of that, I would recommend looking at FULLY RESTORED vintage Mcintosh MC30 monoblocks, Mcintosh MC240, or new Justin Webers products (ampsandsound.com), or new products from Dennis Had, which you can find on ebay.

 

I have/had experience with all of the above, so please feel free to PM me with questions.

 

That's a good plan!!! It's difficult for me to find those Mcintosh in Spain

[My first tube!!]

On 7/9/2019 at 2:26 AM, thebes said:

 

You've cautioned us about your English which suggests you are from another country, which may have some great amp builders right down the road from you, so give us a bit more information to work with.

 

Sure! I'm from Madrid, Spain.  

[My first tube!!]

Hello!

First of all, my apologizes for my english.

I'm going to be a new owner of a couple of Forte III and I am looking for THE AMP. I've tried ss (Rega, don't remember which one) and valves (Unison research S6) and I LOVED the valves. I listen a lot of 70's rock and jazz and I think that Forte and valves are the perfect marriage.

Luckily I have a high budget, I am looking the new Copland CTA408, or some Luxman... but I don't know if it is a good idea that my first valve amp is high end. What do you think? Should I start with a small one, keep the money and learn for the future, or "carpe diem" and go for the best I can get today?

Thank you very much!