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    solid state integrated for Heritage models? Hegel H95 / Rogue Audio Sphinx?

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    Guys Hi,

    I started the thread below almost two years ago seeking advice on an amp for heritage models, thought I would start a new thread with updates

     

    My quest for a one and done has been anything but and I've cycled through several tube amps at considerable expense, what I've learned..  I don't like tube amps.

     

    Several online recommendations from hertiage owners have suggested good experience with the Rogue, however one particular Rogue owner indicated a very high noise floor and went to the Hegel with better results and lower noise floor

     

    Open to any other suggestions in the 2k range please

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Cornwall IV ... Love 'em or Hate 'em

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    On 6/14/2020 at 2:35 PM, SteveAudioFan said:

    I own CWIv's and Heresy IV's and have had Forte III's here as well. I used to own the CWIII and HIII. The IV's are a huge step up from the III. I went through testing many amps with these speakers, ranging from a Naim Atom all in one to a $26,000 Vinnie Rossi L2i SE that uses 300B tubes for the pre amp. Luxman (Class A), Octave (all tube), a Line Magnetic 845 SET amp and others were tested here. I ended up with my Cornwall IV's in my 12X13 room powered by a Naim Atom. This gives me 3D imaging, a huge soundstage, ethereal sound with an amazing midrange, deep tight never boomy bass and expanded highs. Full, punchy and never flat or harsh. This is the best I have been able to get the CW's to sound and same with the Heresy IV's. This Atom blow me away at what it offers for the money, and it's a steal as is. Streamer, Dac, Amp, Display, and a true high end build and sound. Perfect synergy with current Klipsch Heritage models. As for the Heresy IV vs CW IV... the Heresy has a more open soundstage, a more forward midrange and better imaging/3D depth. They disappear easily. The CW IV's offer more with a fuller deeper sound, massive scale and while they do not disappear like the Heresy IV's they offer a more "complete" sound. In my small 12X13 room they are NEVER too much, and they sound open and transparent. So I settled on these Cornwall's for my main room with the Atom. Even hooked up my turntable and it sounds better than it does on my higher end pieces. I have been into HiFi for 30 years. I have reviewed many pieces and have had companies send me gear to review, Klipsch being one of them. This CW IV and Atom system is insanely satisfying, oddly addicting and is hassle free. No cables needed, no DAC needed, no streamer needed, no amp needed...it's all built in and took 15 minutes to set up and start listening.  The CWIV and Heresy IV, IMO, are the best versions without question of these legendary speakers. 

     

    I find this review very interesting, I'm wondering if one of Naim's dedicated integrated amps would up the ante on performance (dac, streaming and features not withstanding)

    or is this synergistic magic with with the aformentioned heritage models exclusive to the Atom?  Or even as a result of the dac?

     

    Truth be told this piece sounds perfect for me as I'm in the market for such an amp, yet I remain a little trepedatious at the price point, in my neck of the woods  the nait 5si is half the cost and the xs3 is the same price , both of those amps hold their retail value well and I could unload easily which I don't see happening with the Atom

    amp synergy with Cornwall IV's/Forte III's/Heresey IV's?

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    Hey Everybody,  I'm a noob,  Canadian, lurking and reading threads for a couple of months now.

     

    Great forum you guys have here!

     

    I've recently decided to get a pair of current gen heritage models to use in a 2 channel setup, I have a pair of JL Audio Fathoms on standby to use as required with the speakers.

     

    My request for the time being though is amplifier related.

     

    I'm seeking an integrated amp to synergize with any of the current gen heritage models in my thread title. 

     

    I can utilize any of those speakers in my setup and I like them all so the priority is finding that holy grail amp

     

    I would like to get as close as possible to a one and done amp purchase although I'm open to getting both a solid state and tube amp for a proper comparison

    I have a matched quad set of still new  Psvane EL34PH's on standby duty

     

    Budget is 5k range, new or used

     

    For all owners of these models, are you using an amp that you would consider a holy grail match?

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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