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Thanks everyone. Appreciate the insight / PMs / etc. Going to let this sit here for a bit to see what other offers/advice I can shake loose, but I like where this is going! Swamped at work ATM, so please forgive delayed responses.

Hi all- I am the new (last 6 months or so) owner of a pair of KG4's that sound awesome. I currently am using a Marantz PM8006 with a Schiit DAC supplying the tunes. My next purchase is going to be a turntable. For a budget, I would like to keep it in the no more than $500 range, although can push that for the right deal. I realize this is a speaker forum, but if I were a betting man I bet its also a good place to look for used (but taken care of) turntables. Anyone have anything that might fit the bill? Thanks in advance. I am in the Philadelphia area if that makes a difference. Greg

I am interested - is this still available? Doh, reading comprehension is bad today. Sorry about that!

Landed a Marantz pm8006 for a good price. Thanks everyone for your input!

@michaelwardjoines do you collect poker chips? and if so, would you consider a trade? longshot but figured what the heck, might as well ask! awesome speakers!

Upgrade would likely stop at Forte's - don't really feel like anything bigger will clear the wife approval meter! I am flirting with the idea of buying a Yaqin integrated, mainly because (i) they look sweet, (ii) the price seems to generally be right and (iii) my perception (perhaps incorrect) that a new amp will require less maintenance/potential headaches in the long run than a vintage amp. Any input on Yaqins? Any reaction to point (iii) above?

Thanks for all the replies all - sorry for my absence over the last few days...real life got in the way Anyways, there was a question earlier in the thread that asked what kind of wattage I am looking for. While I don't have an answer specifically to that question, I can describe the room and listening levels to answer this in a (I hope) roundabout way. My listening room size is approx 20' wide x 40' long (although my listening "space" e.g. office takes up approx 1/3 of this room). I do I have some flexibility in terms of placement of the speakers / listening position, and I am not opposed to moving the speakers for listening sessions, and moving them back to their wife approved home afterwards. Listening levels will be what I call average - most days will be soft to medium, with the rare occasional cranking session when wife/kids aren't home and I am feeling frisky. I also have a seperate headphone setup, so will likely just transition to that when I want to crank up the volume. My current speakers are the KG4s, but do plan on upgrading down the line after I have a chance to listen to some of the KG4s bigger brothers (mainly the Forte II and Forte III, but also will be plan to eventually audition the Heresy speakers as well). My sources for my system will be Vinyl (have not yet acquired my turntable, although currently looking at the Technics 1500c) and a Schiit DAC that will play double duty in my headphone setup. Hopefully all of this helps - I do appreciate all the recommendations (please keep them coming!), both here and in PM. The Fisher 500c Jimbo mentioned above is definitely in the running, but recommendations have also been made for other varieties/brands, including the Marantz PM8004 that I am going to be auditioning next week, that have given me some options to think about.

Tubes are not necessarily a requirement, more like a preference - I just started there as I was impressed by my recent listening session with the Fisher 400. I will definitely do some research on the HK 930! Also budget is flexible, but from my research it appears that restored vintage tube receivers from Fisher, Marantz, etc. can be found in the $600-$900 range, so my stated budget isn’t too far off (although completely open to receiving a reality check!)

Received and replied. Thanks!

UPDATE: Found a Marantz PM8006. Thanks everyone for your input! Hello all, first time post here - I recently purchased a set of Klipsch KG4's locally here in Philadelphia and while I have a receiver to use in the interim, I really would like to purchase a vintage tube receiver/integrated amp. I am not necessarily looking for a specific brand, although I have heard a Fisher 400 amp recently and really loved the way that sounded. Fully restored amps would be ideal - I am not a electrician, and while I am happy learn how to DIY for some of my other hobbies (woodworking, etc.), I feel like DIY restoring one of these may be above my paygrade. Budget is flexible, but to get the conversation started lets shoot for under $1000. Thanks!