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With fond memories of my college years in the 1970's, I'd like to put together a Heresy III system in 2014. Can I build a 2-channel stereo consisting of an integrated amp, DAC and a pair of Heresy IIIs for $3000? If so, what amp do you suggest?

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6sigma,

Welcome to the forum.

Can I build a 2-channel stereo consisting of an integrated amp, DAC and a pair of Heresy IIIs for $3000? If so, what amp do you suggest?

Yes you can. Get the Heresy III's and this NAD integrated amp/DAC combo.

http://nadelectronics.com/products/dac/C-375BEE-DAC-Stereo-Integrated-Amplifier

Bill

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Welcome to the forum! Heresy III are great speakers, but you may want to think about a pair of used Chorus or forte. Heresy's regardless if a 1, II, or III series requires a subwoofer integrated into the system in order to get proper bass response INMHO. You can purchase a nice pair of either in the $500-700 range and you will never think that you are lacking bass response or require a sub. The forte/chorus line almost canibalized the Cornwall while in production. You can change out the diaphragms in either to titanium in both the tweeter and squawker drivers. You will end up with a fuller sound for less dollars, which will enable you to put more $$$ toward other gear. Just do yourself a favor and see if you cant audition a pair before pulling the trigger on the H3. You may very well change your mind.

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+1 for peachtree. And I vote find a mint used set of Cornwalls. I had some heresy's. Loved em. Sold em. Tried the Cornwalls. Same sound to my ears but with a lot more bass. Which is necessary. Otherwise a sub is needed. You can find extremely mint Cornwalls for 1000-1200. That leaves 1500-2000$ for electronics.

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The hereseys may be bass shy if not properly placed. Cornwalls are great if you have the space. They are big. Used should be around $700-$1000. Have a look at Musical Paradise MP-301 tube amp. Excellent amp for Klipsch heritage speakers. It is an integrated amp with 2 analog inputs. No phono. What will your source units be? CD's, vinyl. Do you need a DAC. There are many SACD/universal players around $1200 new with excellent DACs built in. Oppo BDP-105. Cambridge Audio Azur 752BD. Both of those have digital inputs which can use the internal DACs. That leaves you with $1000 to spend. Turntable with phono pre-amp. Good luck.

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http://www.klipsch.com/heresy-iii-floorstanding-speaker/details

Pair would put you at 1700.00 looks like free shipping.

I don't think any of these are authorized dealers but may save you some.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Klipsch-Heresy-III-Loudspeakers-BRAND-NEW-Pair-/291041973692?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item43c37415bc

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Klipsch-Heresy-III-Walnut-NEW-AUTHORIZED-DEALER-5YR-Warranty-Priced-Each-/111222212134?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item19e55c4626

I would go with the Lacewood,

But yes like others are saying you can go used and get better deals on older Cornwalls, or Chorus. Good luck with the search, and welcome to the forum.

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