drewogatory Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 My old set up was K Horns or La Scalas and a Mac 275. I'll probably go that way again, but can be persuaded different, it's almost too much amp IMO for KHs. I never set out to buy horns, I just wanted a set of cornwalls + a tube amp for a dedicated vinyl rig. But, our new house has 3 good corners in the LR, so horns it is. My current LR rig is a Jeff Rowland Concentra II thru Paradigm S8s, and I'll shift that into the music cave. More amp than the horns need (but less than the S8s like I think), and I was looking to set up a dedicated vinyl rig anyway. 40 watts should be plenty for my needs. What say you guys? I'd imagine a 275 plus a preamp will put me at 5K easy, more like 7 probably. I'd like to stay around 5 and am not adverse to integrated. Prefer balanced in/out, but it's not a deal killer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Hi, Perhaps you should attend the upcoming Capital Area Audiofest in DC in early November. You can hear a wide variety of good equipment For example, They have exhibited OTL amps in the past, which can complement K's very nicely. They certainly do in my case (see my avatar). -Larry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 If you can find one, just about any Decware amp is a good match with khorns. I was using a Torii II and it was a great combination. Shakey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewogatory Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 Well, I ordered a set of Transcendent monoblocks. Should be a fun build and cheap enough I can move on with no regret in case my building skills aren't what they used to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 I once had a pair of his SE-OTL amps so I could bridge them. Of the variety amps I had (many tube from these up to McIntosh MC-2102) My wife always stopped to listen when these were playing "it sounds so REAL......." Wish I could have had more power (I bridgted them to 4 watts each) out they had to go. I still miss those of all I h ad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewogatory Posted October 28, 2021 Author Share Posted October 28, 2021 40 into 8 now, so 25ish into 4 I'd guess. Should be plenty. I'm sure I'll get another MC275 at some point, but it would purely be for nostalgia. My Rowland is pretty amazing for a SS integrated, but a conservative 150 is wasted on KHorns. It actually runs my S8s ok, but 6 drivers a side would probably benefit from another 100 per. But,you know, I'm 55 now, this is all nostalgia considering my hearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 I’m running 100 tube watts into LaScalas and most would think it’s a waste, and it is. But the amp sounds so damn good I hate to let it go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewogatory Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 LOL, I ran a set of La Scala's on a Carver M1.5t for years. What a mismatch that was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 8 hours ago, Shakeydeal said: I’m running 100 tube watts into LaScalas and most would think it’s a waste, and it is. But the amp sounds so damn good I hate to let it go. nothing wrong with Headroom , since distortion is actually lower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewogatory Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 LOL, I have a mess of blown mids and tweeters that say headroom is nice if you have responsible roommates. That Carver could rip speakers apart if you weren't careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 1 hour ago, drewogatory said: LOL, I have a mess of blown mids and tweeters that say headroom is nice if you have responsible roommates. That Carver could rip speakers apart if you weren't careful. Well I've blown one of those silly 5 watt tweeters but blow a K55 Mid? That's "too damn loud" as the old man used to say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 22 minutes ago, babadono said: Well I've blown one of those silly 5 watt tweeters but blow a K55 Mid? That's "too damn loud" as the old man used to say You used to say that? Smart man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 MX110/MC240 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyOwn Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 On 10/28/2021 at 4:06 PM, drewogatory said: Well, I ordered a set of Transcendent monoblocks. Should be a fun build and cheap enough I can move on with no regret in case my building skills aren't what they used to be. These??? https://www.transcendentsound.com/beast-jr.html Yummy and plenty for what you are looking for...Bruce builds really really good stuff 🍻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 35 minutes ago, Marvel said: You used to say that? Smart man... I see what you did there But for others maybe new around these parts I'm referring to THE old man..the author of Dope from Hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewogatory Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, MyOwn said: These??? https://www.transcendentsound.com/beast-jr.html Yummy and plenty for what you are looking for...Bruce builds really really good stuff 🍻 Yep, and his pre-amp. Figured it would be plenty, but nice to know. My BIL has been isolating since the lockdown, but I figure this project will get him involved. And for folks that don't remember, those Carvers were something stupid like 350 into 8 and 1000 bridged mono. rack mount and all, but he put a fan in the PA version which the home version needed badly. Edited October 29, 2021 by drewogatory 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmi Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Dennis Had Hot Rod Inspire amp, Cary SLP-98P F1 pre. 10 watts of single ended bliss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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