alexg5775 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I am looking for a suitable amp and preamp for my khorns in the 1000 price range. LMK what you got!? Thank you, Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Alex, Are you looking for multichannel, stereo preamp/amp combo, or and integrated amp? There are many quality choices of integrated amps(new and used) in the $1000.00 price range or less that would sound wonderful with Khorns. Just a couple to mention: http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-nad-375bee-150-250-wpc-integratedamplifier-2013-09-15-amplifiers-19057 http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-nad-c-356dac-c356dac-integrated-amp-with-built-in-dac-free-shipping-manufacturer-s-2013-08-23-integrateds-01060 Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I might be selling my Pioneer SC35... still on the fence about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I second the NAD goodies. If it has to be new NAD makes a receiver for under $1000 http://nadelectronics.com/products/hifi-receivers/C-725BEE-Stereo-Receiver The Outlaw RR2150 receiver is another nice choice for 2 channel. http://www.outlawaudio.com/products/rr2150.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captmobley Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 That Outlaw 2150 is a very cool device. I have heard it on Khorns and it works well. I would also look at Emotiva gear. Great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprinter1104 Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I had an outlaw 2150 and thought it performed very well. I believe outlaw also allows for 30 day in home trial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssh Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 "Suitable" seems to include some wide divergence of opinions. My opinion is to contact Craig for a reworked Scott 229 (to start). I can't even imagine that some of these suggestions are "suitable" for a 2 channel set-up with Khorns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornman Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I would jump on that Baldwin amp Cannonyonman has for sell here on the Garage. Sooner or later your going to want to try tubes, like most of us do. [][6] Just my 2 cents. Cornman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otherone101 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I agree. I recently acquired Khorns and have been using an HH Scott 222D that is stock. I can't even imagine how it would sound after it has been re-capped and/or updated. From everything I have read about matching tubes and Khorns the consensus is that EL84 and EL34 push pull circuits sound very good, while the 300B, 845, and 2a3 single ended triode circuits sound amazing. I have seen integrated SET amps from Cary as well as the lauded Jeff Korneff or George Wright designs sell on other audio classified sites for between 1000 to 1500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan4fan1 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 If you have any ability with electronics and soldering, go check out the Bottlehead web-site. They will also build them for you I believe. Amazing value if you're itching to get into S.E.T.'s. And I can't imagine a better speaker to pair with them than the Klipschorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexg5775 Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 I really really do appreciate all the help and advice you guys are giving me. To be honest i think i might be a little intimidated by these tube amps. I have never owned one, i dont know anyone that has owned one. Quickly; i listen to a wide range of music including house/techno, hip hop, r&b, spanish, country and even throw parties at my house so i crank the speakers pretty often. Right now i am using a pair of marantz ma-700's with a pioneer receiver as pre and khorns sound good but the highs are harsh and bright when i crank them and i know i can do better SQ wise. I know i have much research to do. I am very very interested in these tube amps. I know whatever amp will probably not be the last amp i purchase for the khorns but i do want to purchase the best i can within my budget. I have been looking at a B&K m-200 which is suppost to be very warm sounding like a tube. I would also love a mcintosh. I know its over kill, but i also really likes the reveiws for the adcom gfs-565 monos. Thoughts? Honestly i am a little worried the tube amps wont give me the "sound" i am looking for. I do want and like the warm sound but i want the music to have power, detail, sound real, and a clean tight low end and able to play loud while staying clean with no harshness or shrill on high end while playing at high volumes. This is what i really want. Thank you so much, Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tromprof Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 A couple of years ago I tried a little Topping T amp with my La Scalas and was blown away with the quality of the mid and upper sound, but it just didn't have any guts when it came to bass. They have come out with a 50WPC version which should fix this defect ( http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=310-326 ), maybe this would fit the bill? Certainly well under a grand and if you don't like it Parts Express will take it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I would jump on that Baldwin amp Cannonyonman has for sell here on the Garage. Sooner or later your going to want to try tubes, like most of us do. Just my 2 cents. Cornman Good call. Absofreakinglutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J M O N Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 If you are dead set on staying away from tubes, I'm a big fan of Classe for solid state. There is a Classe Seventy power amp on Audiogon for $500 and a DR-5 preamp for $600. While I have no experience with the DR-5, I have owned the Seventy. I never tried it with Khorns but it did sound fantastic with Cornwalls I once owned. There is also an Audio Research LS-3 for $625, which I have owned in the past. That is a great solid state preamp for not a whole lot of money. It is a former Stereophile Class A component for whatever that may be worth, but I can certainly recommend it if you want solid state. I will say this though, tubes sound better to me (although not all tubes amps will be great). I too was hestitant and I guess you can say intimidated by tubes, but once I overcame that fear, I have never looked back. Give it a shot -- you won't likely regret it. As long as you buy well, you won't have trouble selling if you decide it's not for you. Also remember that Khorns don't need much power. I once had a pair of 2A3 SET amps that put out 3.5 watts per channel. When I cranked it up, I could hear the music from out on the street with the doors and windows closed. Unless you are looking for "dance club" volume, that may be all the power you will need for most of your listening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssh Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Replace the Pioneer with a tube pre, and you will remove much of that harshness. Then look at amps. I don't think your amps are the problem. An integrated tube amp is really your best route. Call Craig. SSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT FAN Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Email sent to Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Honestly i am a little worried the tube amps wont give me the "sound" i am looking for. I do want and like the warm sound but i want the music to have power, detail, sound real, and a clean tight low end and able to play loud while staying clean with no harshness or shrill on high end while playing at high volumes. This is what i really want. Thank you so much, Alex Look at the Super Baldwin amp I have listed for the things in the above statement!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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