IlovemusicKC Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) I am not super informed on what kinda receiver and or amp I need to run these speakers. My dad used to play them when I was younger and all my friends would go crazy they couldn't believe how loud they are. I haven't heard them in years but they have been sitting in the same basement. Problem is my mother got rid of the receiver/amp. I would like to find a low price(under 300 if even possible) receiver/amp that I could hook up to them to listen to them a few more times, my brothers and mom kinda want me to try and sell them but I want to hear them again first I remember being in shock listening to how cool they sounded but its been about 20 plus years. Thanks for any help, they are Klipschorn AK-3. Edited May 5, 2017 by IlovemusicKC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 AK-3 is the crossover network number. The year, type and finish are on a white label, one on the bass bin and another on the top hat. The AK-3 did not come around until 1989 or 1990 just to preliminarily date them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 $300 is a mite low for the kind of electronics a Klipschorn deserves. Look for used late '70s Yamaha, Marantz, or Sansui solid state, about 50 watts and up. Like a CA-800, -1000, CR-1000, -1020, -2020, Marantz 2250, 2270 and similar. Maybe a Yamaha R-S500 or S700. Accessories4less or amazon might get a decent refurb unit close to $300. But don't cheap out, Klipsch Heritage speakers are ruthlessly accurate reproducing what is sent to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriswhotakesphotos Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Emotiva makes good budget stuff. I don't know how it'll sound on Khorns, but I use one of their power amps with my Heresies and like the sound very much. The TA-100 (at $400) should be a good amount of power, and if it sounds as good as the amp I have from the same line then you should enjoy it. Make sure to set them up in corners! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 A vintage HK 430, 630, 730 or 930 receiver are very popular options on here but you will have to invest in a refurb for the best performance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 37 minutes ago, Frzninvt said: A vintage HK 430, 630, 730 or 930 receiver are very popular options on here but you will have to invest in a refurb for the best performance. Agreed. It's possible to get used h/k x30s for $150 and get them refurbished for another $150, but you need to get lucky with the used purchase and the tech doing the refurbishing. Another route for DIY types is chip amps. I sense, OP, that you are not the DIY type. Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Perhaps an inexpensive chip amp that doesn't require a high DIY commitment, such as the ones at the referenced Part Express page could be a temporary solution. https://www.parts-express.com/brand/lepai/471 My start down the slippery slope of chip amps began with a Lepai LP-2020TI, which sounded remarkably good on an absolute level, but incredibly good considering the cost of less than $30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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