pehare Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 I'm seriously considering getting a new pair of Forte III's and wondering what some of the preferred amps are. My current amp is a Music Reference RM 10 Mk II....anybody tried a MR amp w/Forte's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhing Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 When I still lived in California several years ago, Roger Modjeski was generous in coming to my home and joining other friends to try a few of his tube amps including his RM-10 MkII EL84/6BQ5 amp in my system, which includes an upgraded pair of Klipsch Forte II’s. We compared it to my Dave Gillespie EFB-modified, rebuilt Dynakit Stereo 35 tube. Even though I have not heard the Forte III’s, I would think they perform similarly as my Forte II’s based on their specifications. From our listening sessions performing a true blind ABX comparison with matched levels, the RM-10 MkII and Dynakit Stereo 35 were very close in performance. That said, both amps sounded fantastic driving the Klipsch Forte II’s with a wide range of material. You will need an equally great preamp and source to work wonders with the RM-10 MkII and Klipsch Forte III’s. My tube line stage is an Audio Research LS7, and this combination was stellar. The RM-10 MkII is among one of my favorite amps. Roger put a lot into that amp’s design with custom wound transformers, point-to-point wiring and a solid tube biasing system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 3 hours ago, rhing said: When I still lived in California several years ago, Roger Modjeski was generous in coming to my home and joining other friends to try a few of his tube amps including his RM-10 MkII EL84/6BQ5 amp in my system, which includes an upgraded pair of Klipsch Forte II’s. We compared it to my Dave Gillespie EFB-modified, rebuilt Dynakit Stereo 35 tube. Even though I have not heard the Forte III’s, I would think they perform similarly as my Forte II’s based on their specifications. From our listening sessions performing a true blind ABX comparison with matched levels, the RM-10 MkII and Dynakit Stereo 35 were very close in performance. That said, both amps sounded fantastic driving the Klipsch Forte II’s with a wide range of material. You will need an equally great preamp and source to work wonders with the RM-10 MkII and Klipsch Forte III’s. My tube line stage is an Audio Research LS7, and this combination was stellar. The RM-10 MkII is among one of my favorite amps. Roger put a lot into that amp’s design with custom wound transformers, point-to-point wiring and a solid tube biasing system. Rich, I know it’s short notice, but check out the Southeast Michigan Gathering thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhing Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 13 hours ago, DizRotus said: Rich, I know it’s short notice, but check out the Southeast Michigan Gathering thread. Wish I could join, but I just moved back to South Carolina from Minnesota. I now have my full complement of amps working with my Klipsch Forte II’s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Sorry you can’t join us. Are you staying in SC for a bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pehare Posted August 9, 2019 Author Share Posted August 9, 2019 Thank you all for the feedback! The RM-10 is my keeper for a lifetime. I've decided to buy a pair of Tannoy Stirling GR instead of the Forte III's. Happy listening !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhing Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Congrats on your Tannoys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pehare Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 Thanks rhing they are incredible and not even close to breaking in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 On 8/9/2019 at 6:49 PM, pehare said: Tannoy Stirling GR Congrats I am one of the few here that is not impressed by Forte's ... had them, sold them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATC15 Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 I have two Aegir run in mono with Freya+ , Ares II connected to Klipsch Forte III speakers. I also have the Lokius which I will use as a switch for a Decware super Zen triode SE84UFO2 (on order) w/ a 2-Way Amp Amplifier Receiver to 1 One Pair of Speakers Selector Switch. So I can switch between the Mono Aegir and the Zen triode amp. The combo that I have sounds excellent, but I have nothing to compare it to that is why I bought the Zen triode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hron61 Posted February 16, 2023 Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) Back in 2001 I built a pair of Weborne Labs Laurel ll 300b mono block kits to mate up with my Forte 1s. I built a Bottlehead Foreplay preamp and Bottlehead phono pre amp also. I made my own interconnects and speaker cables as well. Had a Thorens Td 160 tt and I was in Analog Musical Bliss. Those Fortes shined with that set up. You could close your eyes and it was like you were in the recording studio with the musicians. Ron Welborne has since closed his doors i'm sad to say. Edited February 16, 2023 by hron61 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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