MikeSt Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I got some KLF 20s and want to get a new integrated amp for them. I have been using the Onkyo A-9555 which sounds pretty good, not spectacular just good. I had the vintage HK 430 before the Onkyo and it was good too, but he Onkyo was better I thought. What can I upgrade to that will be a big step up from the Onkyo? It had good bang for the buck at around $350. What would be another bang for the buck and a big step up at around say $600, give or take? I listen mainly to rock and love strong midrange for guitars because I play guitar. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Are you looking for older gear or more new stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSt Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 It doesn't matter to me. I've had a little Sherwood tube stereo that was nice, a little muddy but sweet. I had a Krell KAV 400i (didn't use with Klipsch) which was awesome and a vintage Sansui AU-9900 that sounded really good with it's matching tuner, but was so-so with CDs. Right now I want something that sounds really alive and sounds good playing electric guitar. I like the guitar to bite like it was recorded and not be smoothed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Maybe look into an NAD integrated like the C375BEE(150w/ch) or the C356BEE(80w/ch) http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-nad-c375bee-integrated-amplifier-with-manufacturer-s-warranty-free-shipping-2012-10-08-integrateds-01060 http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-nad-c356bee-integrated-amplifier-with-warranty-and-free-shipping-2012-10-16-integrateds-01060 Either one will have no problem driving your KLF's and sound sweet in the process. MY NAD T773 receiver(145w/ch) drove my RF-63's with ease. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Right now I want something that sounds really alive and sounds good playing electric guitar. I like the guitar to bite like it was recorded and not be smoothed out. I assure you this Acurus integrated will make a guitar sound like a guitar. That is one of the things I like so much about my Acurus A200 with my RF-63's. Instruments sound like they are suppose to especially acoustic guitar. http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-acurus-dia-100-direct-input-amplifier-2012-10-08-amplifiers-33615 Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I like some of the vintage Yamaha amps A Yamaha M70 200/400 watts per channel and a matching processor will drive those KLF 20's with a heavenly sound. I brought my 7's off a guy that had KLF 20's on some Sansui amps ( I never heard a speaker mated so well with an amp-sweet is not the word). He favored the 20's over the 7's due to bass resonance. My Yamaha M 70 and M 80 have such a grip on the 7's, that I went form 10% music to around 65% music over the last year. All the instrument are crystal clear. An M 70/ processor can be had for around $600. Good luck finding something for the KLF 20's. I am sure others will offer suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSt Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Thanks for the responses guys. I guess I really do like tube amp sweetness, but I also like sharp edges when it comes to the hearing the electric guitar. Is there a tube amp like that? I'm not really that concerned about bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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