johknow4@gmail.com Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 I recently purchased a vintage k-horn. I am currently using a low-end Nobsound mono amp to power the speaker. Actually it sounds surprisingly good. However, I would like to upgrade. Can anyone recommend an amp for my k-horn? One that won't break the bank. Thanks, Johnie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Gotta know how big your bank's breaking point is first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 One speaker, or a pair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MenloBob Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 16 hours ago, johknow4@gmail.com said: I recently purchased a vintage k-horn. I am currently using a low-end Nobsound mono amp to power the speaker. Actually it sounds surprisingly good. However, I would like to upgrade. Can anyone recommend an amp for my k-horn? One that won't break the bank. Thanks, Johnie What don’t you like about your current sound don’t you like? I’d start with a measurement mic and learning REW so you know what is your current response. Adding a parametric eq (or even better a DSP) will allow you to tailor your sound to your own tastes without jumping on the endless amp upgrade path. Khorns take very little power, so I doubt you are driving that little amp to clipping distortion. Plenty of people here will tell you an expensive tube amp is the way to go with khorns. I say save your money until you understand what you have and exactly what you’re wanting to sound different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 16 hours ago, johknow4@gmail.com said: Can anyone recommend an amp for my k-horn? One that won't break the bank Suggest you look at some vintage amps ... haha; many of those will not break the bank Am using a Yamaha CR-620 (35wpc) on my rear Cornwall's ... very nice sound. You can find these for about $100 (or go for the better CR-820/1020). Have also used a Marantz 1060 on various Klipsch speakers ... excellent sound, but prob around $400. OK; how about a Marantz 2252B ... prob in the $700 range. OK; one more. Got a Kenwood Basic M2 amp (220wpc) with a C2 preamp. Using it on CF-3's and it blows everything away - except for my Pro amps/speakers. Think I paid $400 for them. Good luck with the search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 That won't break the bank... Sit-3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johknow4@gmail.com Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 5 hours ago, jimjimbo said: One speaker, or a pair? One speaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Was thinking one speaker so. One mono block amp. SS or Tube... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Fedorchak Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 You want tube or solid state? For a tube amp an Eico HF-20 amp is a nice inexpensive choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Look for a Heathkit EA-3. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Heathkit-EA-3-tube-amplifier-el84-push-pull/264242499515?hash=item3d86148fbb:g:1voAAOSwPsRcjZ0f 14 watts, full controls. The right look. I had a pair I was going to turn into one nice one, for my MIL, but circumstances overtook the build. HEATH_EA-3 - Copy.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkKrochuck Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I run two Bryston 4B Pro on my Cornwalls (800wpc). I have also run the setup with a Carver PM2.0t (375wpc). @RadBlue runs an Emotiva XPA-2 (300wpc) on his LaScala’s and they sounded great. probably not what you would normally hear, just wanted to detail my experiences and would recommend either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 @johknow4@gmail.com Location: Kissimmee, FL, Welcome neighbor to the forum. I know you joined last summer but my first time noticing your location. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles T Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 1 hour ago, willland said: @johknow4@gmail.com Location: Kissimmee, FL, Welcome neighbor to the forum. I know you joined last summer but my first time seeing noticing your location. Bill I've noticed quite a few members here in Florida. Me too... Lakeland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadBlue Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 On 8/20/2019 at 11:34 PM, johknow4@gmail.com said: I recently purchased a vintage k-horn. I am currently using a low-end Nobsound mono amp to power the speaker. Actually it sounds surprisingly good. However, I would like to upgrade. Can anyone recommend an amp for my k-horn? One that won't break the bank. Thanks, Johnie Take a look at this https://emotiva.com/collections/amps/products/pa-1 a lot of good things written about these lil monoblock's. At 130wrms @8ohms they a nice match for a K-horn. I've been thinking on getting a pair for my LSII's as my XPA-2 @300wrms in 8ohms/chnl is just way to much power for my LSII's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg_M Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Dynakit/Dynaco MkIII or McIntosh Tubes of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queanted Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Try Yamaha CR-620, I also use them they are quite good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johknow4@gmail.com Posted March 13, 2020 Author Share Posted March 13, 2020 Thanks for all your suggestions. I would also like something with tonal control. Johnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 7 hours ago, johknow4@gmail.com said: Thanks for all your suggestions. I would also like something with tonal control. Johnie I don't know if you are leaning toward tubes or not but this below looks like it would fit the bill in the solid state department. https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/marpm5005/marantz-pm5005-2-ch-x-55-watts-integrated-amplifier/1.html A4Less is located in Apopka. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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