MoMiner Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 I have some original Forte’s that I bought in 1989. They were great then and still are now! I would like to buy a new amp (integrated or amp/pre-amp) to drive them. I listen to pretty much all types of music. $2,000 is my budget. Thanks in advance for your suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glens Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 I'd start that search by considering the NAD C388 with optional BlueOS module. Probably end the search there as well... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 @MoMiner, Welcome to the forum. 1 hour ago, glens said: I'd start that search by considering the NAD C388 with optional BlueOS module. Probably end the search there as well... Great place to start. Another few ideas that fall under or near your budget. Pure analog integrated amps https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/marpm8006/marantz-pm8006-2-ch-x-70-watts-integrated-amplifier/1.html https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamas1100sl/yamaha-a-s1100-integrated-amplifier-silver/1.html https://hifiheaven.net/shop/Products/Stereo-Components/Integrated-Amplifiers/Yamaha-A-S1000-Integrated-Amplifier?sort=pd.name&order=DESC&limit=100 https://hifiheaven.net/shop/Products/Stereo-Components/Integrated-Amplifiers/Yamaha-AS2000-Integrated-Amplifier?sort=pd.name&order=DESC&limit=100 https://www.crutchfield.com/p_779851AB/Cambridge-Audio-Azur-851A-Black.html With built in DACs http://www.safeandsoundhq.com/Denon-PMA1600NE-Integrated-Amp-with-DAC-Mode-for-High-Resolution-Audio?cat=47 https://www.crutchfield.com/p_779CXA80B/Cambridge-Audio-CXA80-Black.html Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckears Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 The best my Fortes ever sounded was with a McCormack DNA-1 Deluxe, which you can find used for around a grand. There is also a passive preamp from that same time period - the TLC-1 - on which I actually used the active section. Very old-school - no remote or digital tech. This was the closest to a live sound I ever garnered from these speakers. I "upgraded" (more transformed) to HT, and sadly sold both of these units; messed around with a Rotel Amp and HK receiver, but ended up back with McCormack (lower wattage) and an Anthem AVM20 HT processor. This set-up works for me for HT and music listening, but doesn't hold a candle to the DNA-1 Deluxe and TLC-1 combo I enjoyed previously, when it comes to pure music enjoyment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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