Would this work together ok?

[cdsang]

I am planing out a system idea for a friend who only listens in 2 channel. Useally its just music. Not to offend, but I only want an SS pre-amp and amp. I bet tubes sound good, but I feel it may either be to expensive or not enought power. The system I am thinking of putting together is

Klipsch RB-35s which my friend has heard and likes them alot.

Onkyo M282 amp

Parasound PHP-850 pre-amp.

Trying to come up with a good 2 channel system without spending alot. With what I have come up with, the system may come out to be about $950. I don't want to go over 1000 USD. She doesn't listen to the radio, so my other idea was a nice 2 channal intergrated amp. The RB-35s are to stay in the plan but other ideas about the electronics are welcome. And just for pricing sake so you know whats left over, I can get the RB-35s for 450 leaving about 550 including shipping. Thank you in advance.

CD

[Daddy Dee]

CD,

That is nice of you to put a system together for your friend.

I'm not familiar with the particular components you mention, but would think that an integrated amp would provide a more resonable economy than seperates. A huge winner in the bang for the buck category would be to drive the Klipsh speakers with a vintage Harman Kardon receiver 430, 630, etc. The vintage H/K also has a very high cool factor, IMO.

[edwinr]

A simple 2 channel integrated like the Creek 50iR is an option. Or even an NAD 302BEE if you want to keep costs down. HK classic amplifiers and receivers are a great choice, but the costs are starting to creep up as people realise what fine designs they are.

[dodger]

I can also agree with Daddy Dee, but add that the Yamaha CR-400,420,600,620 would also mate nicely for receivers.

I have not heard the H/Ks but MANY on the Forum extoll their virtues and also own them.

Good Luck,

dodger

[leok]

some of the new "digital" amps and receivers may preovide a smoother sound than many conventional ss amps and receivers .. worthe a try.

Leo

[thebes]

CD, you devil you. A woman you say. Since it's gear you don't want to show your romantic side with a fashion statemnt like an old receiver. Woman are much more parctical then we are so go for a good mid-fi SS with the ability to last a long time and upgrade her to 5.1 should she ever decide to go that way. I'd say a good Denon or Onkyo, a fine wine and some smooth jazz should do the trick.

Maybe Cluless will weigh in and nail it down for you.

[cdsang]

Thank you for your answers. This friend of mine actually likes this audio hobby. She loves my RF-7s but think they are to big. I should of said this in my first post but for refernce(no pun intended)sake the RB-35s were powered by a Pioneer Elite reciver and an Onkyo 6 DVD player. I can useally get at least 10% off of Pioneer Elite, Denon, Onkyo,and Kenwood. The only place I can get Yamaha is at Best Buy. The Harman Kardon stuff off the internet or a long drive to CuircutCity. Creek I think from Audio Advisor. So far trying to look at your suggestions. I work 7 days a week so I am pretty busy and I haven't had much time to look latly.

CD