mutfish Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Tell me what amplification you are using for your Forte'IIs. I'm particularly interested in the vintage stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwphoto Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Dynaco ST-70. Very good synergy with my Forte IIs. Frank W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Tell me what amplification you are using for your Forte'IIs. I'm particularly interested in the vintage stuff. I have Forte I's and am using a Denon PMA-1080R(105w/ch) integrated amp from around 1991(not vintage in true sense). Great combination. Very fast punchy detailed amp. Neutral sounding. This Denon integrated amp sounds better with my Fortes than anything I have tried. I have used my Marantz 2252B receiver and a Luxman R-115 receiver. Both powered the Forte's with ease. 80's Denon seperates work very well also. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Harman Kardon 730. Owner's manual here: http://www.harmankardon.com/resources/Brands/harmankardon/Products/ProductRelatedDocuments/en-US/OwnersManual/HK730%20om.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I am using a Scott 299 with my Forte II's and love it!!! Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 All of these sound excellent. Regards Moray James. Antique Sound Lab Tulip 2A3. Meitner STR50 upgraded by John Wright of Museatex. Sansui AUDllMkll upgrades by John Wright of Museatex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkin Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 when I originally got mine in 89 I used a Sony ES receiver. It was about 100 wats per channel. When I went to .71 I used a Denon 3805. Then I went to Sunfire separates TGP5 and a TGA7400. They sounded great with all of them. With that tractrix they can handle about anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag2 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Cambridge Audio 650A, Just purchased this amp and i'm completely happy. In fact the Forte's never sounded better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Sunfire cinema grand 200x7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Chi-town Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Adcom GFA 5802. 300 WPC into forte II or any other 8ohm speaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutfish Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 I'm using a Pioneer Spec1 and 4 and while the sound is detailed and dynamic it just seems harsh and too in your face for my taste. I find myself dialing back the midrange and upper end more and more. Looking for a more laid-back smoother sound, but prefer ss. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Looking for a more laid-back smoother sound, but prefer ss. Any ideas? Marantz 2250, 2252B, 2265, 2270, 2285, etc. These will smooth out the edges but still be detailed. IMO. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 If you can get your hands on a Panasonic SA-XR series receiver you might be surprised at what it can do for your Forte IIs. They generally sell for $100-200 used so they won't break the bank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danzo Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Quad II monoblocks (converted to EL34 by mr.Croft) from Croft Micro 25 preamp and sometimes 2x Emotiva UPA-1 monoblocks from Emotiva UMC-1 preamp/processor both setups sound sweet to me; also, make sure it's your amp making you dislike your mid/highs and not the room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyhawg Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 NAD 2600A. It is from the early 90 and sounds great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJC Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I'm using my Forte IIs as my Mains in a surround sound A/V system. Yamaha RX-V 3800 Receiver. I just swapped out the crossovers and Tweeter diaphragms for the Crite's replacements. I have the pics posted in another string on this forum. Very happy with the results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Harman Kardon 730. Here's one on Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me Loves Khorns Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I have one set on an 80's H/K, another on a tubed McIntosh integrated. They both sound great, just different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkster Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I've been pushing my Forte IIs wth an Adcom 5500 for years now with excellent results (like, neighbors-complaining results). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kx200 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Right now, a The Fisher 500-C in completely original condition. Sound pretty good, but need the loudness control turned on for decent bass. Also use a The Fisher KX-200 with new caps through signal path, Chinese C9 12AX7 and NOS Westinghouse coin base 7591A output tubes for awesome lifelike sound. But my usual, and favorite, setup is the preamp section of the Harmon Kardon HK 3490 receiver feeding the amplifier section of my Sansui G-9000. The HK preamp has slightly better clarity and a slightly better phono section, but most importantly has remote control. But the Sansui's amp section completely wipes all the other amps out in power and in your face punch. Klipsch speakers are generally very efficient, but it really does take a good very high current amplifier to bring out their best performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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