Jvitti1970 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 not sure if i should go new or used,modern or vintage. i like to listen to my music loud with tons of dynamic oomph. rock ,reggae,Jazz, acoustic and ska are pretty much my musical genres. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 I still think a well designed and implemented Push Pull is the way to go if you like impact... many folks make them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube fanatic Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 3 hours ago, Schu said: I still think a well designed and implemented Push Pull is the way to go if you like impact... many folks make them. Although I don't like push-pull amps, I agree with the above for your particular application. For the money, you can't beat Bob Latino's offerings if you want to go with something brand new: http://www.tubes4hifi.com/bob.htm#ST120 I think one is available in the Garage Sale section of the forum. If you decide to go with vintage, Eico made some really terrific amps like the HF-89. You may be able to find one which has been professionally restored for under $1k. Maynard 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmi Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 I second the Latino amp choice. I've been using the ST-120 amp for about nine years to power my K-Horns, and at 60 watts, it will shake the walls. The VRD's from Craig are made for Klipsch Heritage speakers, and would make an excellent choice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 6 hours ago, kevinmi said: The VRD's from Craig are made for Klipsch Heritage speakers, and would make an excellent choice. I agree but he'd have to find a pretty beat up used pair to score them within his budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KlipschFan61 Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 I'm rather partial to Prima Luna. https://www.upscaleaudio.com/collections/primaluna/products/primaluna-prologue-five-power-amplifier Here's a nice one for a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmi Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 On 10/21/2018 at 7:08 PM, NOSValves said: I agree but he'd have to find a pretty beat up used pair to score them within his budget. Yeah, I forgot to mention that he'd have to find a good deal on a used pair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozo73 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 I’m driving my Cornwalls with a Transcendent Sound SEOTL (original strapped to mono) at 4 watts. Granted my listening room is small but the amps are up to ear splitting levels. They are somewhat hard to find used but well worth the effort. OBTW, they replaced a Amp Camp Amp, solid state SE. Bob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captmobley Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 I power my LaScalas with either a George Wright push/pull amp or Decware monoblocks and love the sound. You should be able to find either in your budget. On Audio Asylum there is a Dennis Had Inspire amp and a modified Dynaco that would serve you well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Find some Quicksilver Horn Monos used for about $800 or new for around $1700. Designed to mate nicely with horns. 25wpc. Tube roller's delight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubeHiFiNut Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 4 hours ago, Tarheel said: Find some Quicksilver Horn Monos used for about $800 or new for around $1700. Designed to mate nicely with horns. 25wpc. Tube roller's delight. +1 on this recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosee1955 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 I'm assuming you already have a preamp? What about a vintage Conrad Johnson mv52/60/70 tube amp. Great sounding amp, availabilable for under $1500, no problem. Very warm mid/high-end great playing jazz/ reggae. Been one of my favs. Oh yeah good bottom end too for a tube.Sent from my N9131 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a9050lx Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 CJ MV75 ,MV 50 also good , or Dynaco stereo 70.They are easy to find and sound good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Or, of course you could find a very nice, somewhat tube-like SS amp, the Mcintosh MC250. Nice units out there for 1100 and less. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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