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best preamp & amp for KLF-30s


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Hi guys. I am researching good separates that will match well with my KLF-30s (mains), C-7 (center) and hopefully, JBL 4312a Control Monitors (previous mains, now surrounds). I have looked at Outlaw 990 + 770 and also at Emotiva DMC-1 + MPS-1 (or-2).

Does anyone here have either of these combos? If not, any other suggestions? I have never had separates before, but am interested in upgrading from my current HT receiver, whenever the budget allows. I never use the receiver's tuner for radio since I have Sirius radio on my satellite.

Thanks for all replies.

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I really like the Sunfire amps with the larger Klipsch. The Klipsch may be efficient, but they tend to dip down to 2 ohms on the low end. Sunfire made my RF-7s sing. I've owned the TGIV, and while it was a very musical pre-amp, it lacks many of the current bells and whistles. I recently picked up a Integra DTC-9.8 and so far am very impressed. At a $1699 MSRP it is a steal and bests many pre-amps twice it's price.

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I have a similar set-up as you, KLF-20's, KLF-C7, KSP-S6, and RSW-15 for HT. I've been pairing them with a Sunfire TGII (preamp) and Sunfire CGII (225x5 amp) for close to 7 years now. I love this combination, the Sunfire equipment is really nice and a great value. The only change I would make is that I should have gotten the 425x5 Signature amp version vs. the 225x5. Don't get me wrong, I probably only go 35-45% of power but the additional available power would be nice.

Get the Sunfire and be done with it.

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Thanks to everyone for your advice! Wow...I looked at the Sunfire separates on their website and they look sweeeeet! Unfortunately, the price tag is approximately twice what I can afford [:(]. So, what would be your next best choice? The new units must be HDCP compatible. Thanks again for all input!

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Go to the AVS forum and under the audio area, do a search for the Integra DTC-9.8. At an MSRP of $1699 it is the best bang for the buck preamp out there. It has all the bells and whistles of the DTR-8.8 ($2500 reciever), but trading the built in amps for balanced outputs. Audyssey room correction, 4 HDMI 1.3 inputs, HDMI upconversion, the HQV Reon video processor, and support for all the new HD audio decoding including DTS-MA. This thing is a winner and built like a tank. Pair it with a sunfire cinema grand (200w x5 = $1000 on audiogon) and you have one heck of a seperates stack for under $3k.

http://www.integrahometheater.com/model.cfm?class=Separates&m=DTC-9.8&p=i

I took this unit for a test drive and after getting it in my house, I sold my Sunfire Theater Grand IV.

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Fish, the Outlaw and Emotiva separates are what I initially asked about at the beginning of this thread. They look pretty good "on paper," but I was hoping to hear from another Klipsch owner who uses them and is pleased with the pairing. I mostly use my gear for home theater. My current setup does not do a great job with music, but I would love to change that!

Thanks,

ROakes

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