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Amp Recommendations for single 16 Ohm 1956 Klipschorn


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HI Guys,

I'm almost done rebuilding an old 1956 Klipschorn. The crossover network is finished (old K-500-5000), the old Stevens woofer has been rebuilt....and I'm about ready to start on the woodwork.

Since I only have one unit I would like to use a tube based mono amplifier to drive it. I think 5 - 15 watts should be fine.

The problem I'm running into is finding a tube amp designed for 16 ohm speakers.

Any recommendations?

Thanks!

Ed

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I don't know much about tube amps but I picked up an old Challenger CHA 10 which I am told is basically a Bogen PA amp. It can be configured to handle 4, 8, 16 ohm speakers. I am sure there are other 50/60 era amps that allow the same kind of configuration.

I hooked it up to a of KG 1.5 and was quite impressed with the sound considering it was designed for PA applications.

Perhaps something like that will be a inexpensive place to start.

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HI Guys,

I'm almost done rebuilding an old 1956 Klipschorn. The crossover network is finished (old K-500-5000), the old Stevens woofer has been rebuilt....and I'm about ready to start on the woodwork.

Since I only have one unit I would like to use a tube based mono amplifier to drive it. I think 5 - 15 watts should be fine.

The problem I'm running into is finding a tube amp designed for 16 ohm speakers.

Any recommendations?

Thanks!

Ed

Brook 2A3 push-pull.

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HI Guys,

I'm almost done rebuilding an old 1956 Klipschorn. The crossover network is finished (old K-500-5000), the old Stevens woofer has been rebuilt....and I'm about ready to start on the woodwork.

Since I only have one unit I would like to use a tube based mono amplifier to drive it. I think 5 - 15 watts should be fine.

The problem I'm running into is finding a tube amp designed for 16 ohm speakers.

Any recommendations?

Thanks!

Ed

Brook 2A3 push-pull.

That is a neat amp - and found some neat history about it. Finding one that works might be an adventure. :-)

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HI Guys,

I'm almost done rebuilding an old 1956 Klipschorn. The crossover network is finished (old K-500-5000), the old Stevens woofer has been rebuilt....and I'm about ready to start on the woodwork.

Since I only have one unit I would like to use a tube based mono amplifier to drive it. I think 5 - 15 watts should be fine.

The problem I'm running into is finding a tube amp designed for 16 ohm speakers.

Any recommendations?

Thanks!

Ed

You do realize you can use an amp rated for 8 ohms with no problem right ?

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Thanks for the continued recommendations. :)

1. Regarding using an 8 Ohm amp - It was my understanding that its best (with tube amps) to have matching impedance. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

2. I have no problems building an amp (I have several guitar pedal projects on the bench at the moment but they will be done soon). If I'm wrong with #1 above then there are many kits to choose from or just build from the above mentioned schematic. I have a friend in Garland, TX that is a tube "genius" (he has a whole house FULL of tube radios - it is NUTS what he has) that can help if I build one from scratch.

3. The current finish on mine appears to be a "golden oak" type color. However, due to YEARS of sitting in an open mechanics shop its deteriorated quite a bit. Luckily there are no rotted areas. I'm about to build a rig to hold the speaker on its back so I can start prepping it for re-finishing. I'm still debating the color. I like cherry, redwood, or perhaps a satin black.

Here are some pics showing the unit right after I rescued it. You can see the years of dust buildup. I think I posted these here before about a year ago - please forgive the repost:

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii40/iteched/Projects/IMG_0519_zps7c1f146f.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii40/iteched/Projects/055_zps56013412.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii40/iteched/Projects/054_zps7261be60.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii40/iteched/Projects/052_zps5b5dbbb9.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii40/iteched/Projects/053_zps46df7ba1.jpg

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii40/iteched/Projects/056_zpsf0fb2971.jpg

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