mbash Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 I have just purchased my 1st Klipsch, Forte II with kg 2.2 rear effect. Would like to try tube amps with 2 channel. I have allways heard that the Klipsch sound great with open ended tubes what would a good starter tube set up? I have a Marantz sr 7000 HT set up and sound great but I feel like I am missing the true colors of the Forte II. I know with the wealth of knowledge in this forum I can get the guidance needed to get something the won't break the bank and sound awe-some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazytubepower Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Well we must know more...do you like to listen loud or moderate...what kinda music...budget...etc. I would either go with some sorta S.E.T amp or go for the quicksilver audio horn mono's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbash Posted June 24, 2005 Author Share Posted June 24, 2005 I like almost every genre of music and sometimes loud sometimes moderate. Budget is probably in the 500.00 to 600.00 range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royster Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 take a look at craigs site. www.nosvalves.com He is a forum member and good guy. Does great work and has a solid rep. Many happy referals here, including me. Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 What many of us here did when we dipped our toes in the tube waters was to pick up a good rebuilt Scott or Fisher integrated amp. That eliminates the need for a seperate preamplifier and allows a taste of phonograph records for the curious. If you like the sound of tubes, the little integrated will provide great sounds until your budget allows a step up the audio feeding chain. If and when you decide to sell it, the return will be the same or very close to what you will pay for it. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillmbil Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Yes, a Scott or a fisher integrated tube amp is the way to go. Get it all in one piece, save on IC's and decide if you like the sound. Plus you can get a Scott 299 with a center channel out, for your HT set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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