Last Lemming

I have some new Forte iii’s i tried my Decware integrated (6w per channel), and they seemed like they wanted more juice. My Parasound A21 amp is far more authoritative. But at over 200w per channel it better be.

I have no electrical expert. Other than hooking up audio gear and basic home ownership knowledge like installing an outlet or fan, or working on troubleshooting my old Porsche my experience is limited. Also, I only have a decent soldering iron and multimeter. No other specialized tools. However I can rebuild car engines, and understand how things generally work. I’m an architect by education and have 25 years in that. Do they make a good quality stereo tube amp kit (not integrated), that comes with great directions with good pictures, in case one needs a pictorial reference, out there that someone like me could buy and put together? Also what would be the minimal testing equipment needed to make sure I don’t blow something up or kill myself in the process? The amp needs to have about 20 watts a channel. Thanks for any direction you can give.

To answer some questions: my room is 16x21, speakers on the long wall. 20 watts should be plenty since my 6 watt does pretty goo but a bit more headroom is needed. also the Fezz it more than I’m willing to spend. Unless one used should pop up.

I need tube amp recommendations for my new Forte iii’s, at least 20 wats per channel, new or used. budget is $2000 or less. I’m using a BAT tube Vk-3ix preamp (with six pack upgrade) with a Parasound A21 amp now.

I haven’t ruled out SS, in fact that is what I have hooked up right now. I’ve also hooked up my Decware integrated with 6 watts and it doesn’t sound as good to me as the SS amp, but there could be any number of things causing that, power being one thing to consider. I do have an audio research Classic 60 tube amp but that goes to my other system so I don’t want to pull it since I can’t keep in hooked up to the Forte’s

Other than Decware, what 20w tube amps work say $1500 new or used.

Shakeydeal, Why don’t you like BAT?

Just stopping by to say hello, as I am a owner of a pair of new Forte III’s. I have several options for amplification 1. BAT preamp (tube) with Parasound A21 (SS) 200+ watts per channel 2. BAT preamp (tube) with vintage CJ MF 2100 amp (SS) 10p watts per channel 3. Decware integrated 6 watts per channel any thoughts appreciated, but I will try all eventually. oh, and Vinyl is my source, mostly.