djk Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 " Never get the volume knob close to half way." The HK430 will clip at about 9:30 on the volume control when listening to FM with the loudness on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Here's an integrated amp that should work well for you. It comes in black or silver and looks a bit retro, but has all the latest conveniences, including a provision for a Bluetooth adapter. It has all the modern inputs, variable loudness control, a moving magnet phono preamp, Subwoofer Out, Pure Direct mode, and is reasonably priced at $599.95 MSRP. There are likely lots of places to buy it for less. Why buy used, when you can get a new amp with the latest technology and a warranty? Yamaha A-S501 integrated amplifier: http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/hifi-components/amps/a-s501/?mode=model The A-S500 model is also available, at only $449.95. It's very similar, but does not appear to have a phono preamp or Pure Direct mode. http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/hifi-components/amps/a-s500/?mode=model The THD specs on both models are very low, lower than you find on Yamaha AV receivers, since these are in the hi-fi line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 (edited) It has all the modern inputs, variable loudness control, a moving magnet phono preamp, Subwoofer Out, Pure Direct mode, and is reasonably priced at $599.95 MSRP. There are likely lots of places to buy it for less. Why buy used, when you can get a new amp with the latest technology and a warranty? Yamaha A-S501 integrated amplifier: http://usa.yamaha.co...501/?mode=model The A-S500 model is also available, at only $449.95. It's very similar, but does not appear to have a phono preamp or Pure Direct mode. The 501 also has a built in DAC(digital coax/optical inputs) while the 500 does not. Looks like a lot of goods for the $$$. I love my Yammy A-S1000 integrated. Bill Edited April 18, 2015 by willland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Another excellent choice here with a Cambridge Audio Azur 651A. Black or silver. http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/camb651abl/cambridge-audio-azur-651a-premium-integrated-amplifier-black/1.html Built in USB DAC, stereo and subwoofer preouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik2A3 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Consider rejuvenated vintage valves! Heresies LOVE tubes! Dyna ST70 Scott Eico Baldwin 6L6 organ amp (killer!) Leak Give Craig O. A shout at New Old Stock Valves, he'll fix you up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik2A3 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 (edited) One of the only amps I have that I did not build or rebuild myself, is among the very best I have used with our Heresies (also very nice with La Scalas, I might add. A truly dual mono integrated single ended 6V6 (and others in the same family of tubes), with a voltage divider on the output that provides a strong line-level signal for use with a sub amp or biamping. My absolute angel of a wife gave it to me for Christmas a couple of years ago! http://www.decware.com/newsite/minitoriise.htm Edit: and yes, admittedly quite over budget. Apologies for that. It's just such an outstanding match for Heresies I had to mention it. Edited April 18, 2015 by erik2A3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockhound Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I've tried a few different amps for my H2's, MC 2105 sounds the best but the Dynaco ST70 was a very close second. Like all Klipsch speakers they will sound great with just about anything, heck I even hooked them up to a little dayton audio t-amp and they sounded outstanding. Good luck with your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer9911 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I actually just bought a Marantz PM8004 Intergrated amp from a member here, FinalygotmyHerseys, and run a Marantz SA8004 plus a Rega RP40 TT in 2 channel mode for my LaScala's and I love it, very clean and good punch when needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDBRbuilder Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 " Never get the volume knob close to half way." The HK430 will clip at about 9:30 on the volume control when listening to FM with the loudness on. There is NO LOUDNESS BUTTON on the H/K 430 twin-powered receiver, on the other hand, there IS a CONTOUR button, which is NOT the same thing but some people think that it is. As for what ANY receiver does at any volume level, it is more the strength of the signal than the point on the volume control which comes into play...different signal strengths will clip at different volume levels...pretty simple. Unfortunately, TODAY most of the FM stations are pushing low end bass that is set ABOVE flat to begin with, which forces adjustments at home to make up for the ignorance of those at the FM station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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