Integrated amp for KLF 30

[Moit]

Just scored a minty set of KLF 30s for my brother-in-law.

Need help picking out an integrated amp.

He is not really in to audio gear, but was taken with my Klipsch set up and wanted in.

He would like to keep is simple, 2 channel, Bluetooth, Tone controls, $500.00 budget

My first thought is the Yamaha R-N303, but now that I know what speakers he is getting, I thought some additional opinions would be great.

Appreciate and suggestions

Thanks

 

[wuzzzer]

Marantz pairs very well with Klipsch also.

[seti]

Congrats! Really cool speakers. This is just a preference but I love little EL84 PP amplifiers with speakers like this.. \

 

[CoryGillmore]

On 12/4/2021 at 3:53 PM, Moit said:

Just scored a minty set of KLF 30s for my brother-in-law.

Need help picking out an integrated amp.

He is not really in to audio gear, but was taken with my Klipsch set up and wanted in.

He would like to keep is simple, 2 channel, Bluetooth, Tone controls, $500.00 budget

My first thought is the Yamaha R-N303, but now that I know what speakers he is getting, I thought some additional opinions would be great.

Appreciate and suggestions

Thanks

 

At that budget I recommend the Topping PA5 and the matching balanced DAC it stacks with. It's impossible to beat at that price. 

[DougM]

I think that's the target audience for the Denon PMA-600NE.

 

I've been auditioning one over the last week with my Forte I's and it's pretty pleasing.  

[Moit]

Really  appreciate the response’s

I did recommend the Denon PMA-600NE. Was surprised to see a high current design at this price point. 45 WPC will blow him out of the room. Will update once his rig is set up.

[Moit]

Need some help!

So my brother-in-law finally got this together.

KLF 30's paired with the Denon PMA 600NE.

This is his first time ever setting up a stereo.

He is telling me he has static in the tweeters on both channels.

 

I asked him if this is without any audio.

I also asked him if he let the Denon get to room temperature before starting up (lives in NW Indiana, it's cold outside).

I also asked him to record the sound.

 

Any other helpful hits or troubleshooting ideas for the moment would be greatly appreciated.

 

 

[Alexander]

 

Captain obvious here – has he tried different sources?

 

But on the other had my set of KLF-30's developed this when I started to up the volume past say low background music levels. I chased down all my gear to find I had issues with the xovers. Chose to leave the OEM xo's intact and built a set of OEM based xovers which solved the problem.

 

 

[Moit]

Alexander - LOL on the captain obvious. He is going to Best Buy to pick up another amp off the shelf so he can test another source. Funny that he only has the one, he is new to this game. Also going to have him swap out the speaker wire, he is using what came with the KLF 30s. Probably not the issue, but a cheap deduction anyway. I assume this is a XO issue - may have to order some Crites. Will post an update.

[rockhound]

Captain Obvious again did he make sure the jumpers on the rear binding post are secured good?

[mjcmt]

Yamaha and Denon have options in your price. Marantz is a little pricier. All are good.

 

I've bought 2 items from these guys. Great prices and honest seller.

 

https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/category/integratedamp/home-audio/receivers-amps/integrated-amps/1.html

 

https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/category/stereoreceivers/home-audio/receivers-amps/stereo-receivers/1.html

 

https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/brand_category/denon/1.html

[ODS123]

If you're buying a modern day solid-state integrated amp, make your choice based on the features you want (eg., do you require tone controls, balance control, etc..), the power you require (easy w/ Klipsch b/c they are so efficient - 40w should be > than enough), and the look/ feel that you find appealing.  Any Yamaha, NAD, Denon, Marantz, Onkyo, etc.. in the price range will sound pretty much alike.

[Moit]

Problem solved - it was the amp. He has a new one on they way. Thanks for all the suggestions and helpful hints. He is definitely enjoying his 1st set of Klipsch speakers.

[Moit]

This saga won’t end. 2nd Denon amp was swapped in today and the white noise in both tweeters is back. Inexpensive Onkyo 8220 doesn’t sound as good, but no white noise. Going to try a Yamaha next. Any thoughts on why the Denon would do this?

[the real Duke Spinner]

No good answer

Perhaps the circuit design

[Moit]

Final update

Brother-in-law used the accessories for less link provided above and got a great deal on the Yamaha A-S301.

He could not be happier - thanks Klipsch Forum!

[Fleawatt]

If he ever hears rattling or crackling sound in the future, during certain bass frequencies, it’s most likely the dreaded KLF glue failure issue.  Lots of information on fixing that on the forums.  The KLF is an awesome sounding line.