schlaager Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Hi. I'm going to be picking up a pair of Heresy speakers (at a garage sale price, you wouldn't believe it), and I don't own a receiver for them. I'm thinking of getting just whatever I can find, used, to drive them for now, since they'll be going into my office for awhile. The house isn't big enough right now for them. Once we get a bigger house, they'll be moving back and I can get them the receiver they deserve. What should I keep my eyes open for? Should I be looking for a tube receiver? Should I go with a receiver and an amp? Solid state receiver with a tube amp, will that do? Thanks for your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 IF you really want to hear a Heresy you need TUBES ....... your choice intergrated, seperates, or receiver ...... Fisher, Scott, Eico, dynakit !!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 IF you really want to hear a Heresy you need ... a reasonable amplifier that is tubes or solid state. I've used somedecent tube gear on myHeresy IIs and they sound great. Right now I have an H/K 430, an older twin power supply receiver at 25wpc. They osund wonderful for the money and can be picked up for $100 or less. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Kennedy Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I am with Marvel on this one. If you are on a budget ... any good quality SS receiver with about 40w will make them crank. I would say look at your local Craigslist and search for mid 70's Marantz, Sansui, Onkyo or HK. Will it maximize the sound .. like Old Bucksters tubes ... maybe not ... but bang for the buck ...70's SS is a great choice. Even an all in one from the 90's, that you can find at a garage sale will make them work .... but the 70's stuff make a great match and is worth the extra effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Welcome to the forum!! OB is right about tubes and Heritage series, they do sound good! For your temp situation with an office, the other recommendations are right on the money. Try looking for (just my knowledge and experience only) an older Sansui AU series, like a 7700, 7900, or the 666, 777, 999, etc. Good prices right now and for a low volume duty amp you can attach a CD player or tuner to, it will work great. Notwithstanding the other makes, the Sansuis are generally quite reliable and were considered to be fairly "high end" back in the late 60's - 70's. They look cool too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schlaager Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 What about a Sansui 6060? Is anyone using these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 IMHO no SS gear at any price, and I mean ANY price compares to digital amps. I've a Panasonic SA XR 25 I use with my K'horn/Cornwall system for HT and general listening and the only thing better is vacuum tubes (which I have at the press of a switch). Lot's of opinions on this, but you'll find many who agree. http://richmond.craigslist.org/ele/609760732.html NIB for 110.00. The L&G is the XR 700. I saw it at Vann's in open box for 412.00. Just some out of the box thoughts... Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted March 21, 2008 Moderators Share Posted March 21, 2008 You said they are going in your office and limited budget ( I specialize in that area! ) what about this. It works, only one dial to deal with and small but will play loud enough for any office ! I just tried one and it also has a nice sound for $50. You could get something more powerful later when they are not in a office. Just plug in a cd player or mp3 or cd/fm portable player. http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=300-958&FTR=t-amp&CFID=24575991&CFTOKEN=94895163 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schlaager Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 what about this. Awww, isn't that cute! Problem is that it only has one input jack on the back. I'd have my computer and iphone and a radio in it too. Thanks for the suggestion though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 what about this. Awww, isn't that cute! Problem is that it only has one input jack on the back. I'd have my computer and iphone and a radio in it too. Thanks for the suggestion though. Your response to dtel suggests you thought he might have been joking. The input issue is cheaply and easily resolved. These little TriPaths have developed a rabid following. I am one. I also have the Tio, same amp on a card for use in a PC. More that adequate power to drive a K'horn to any level short of hearing damage with smooth accuracy that is downright startling. Of course, many do not care for smooth accuracy, preferring clinical accuracy (SS) or warm accuracy (VT). Yes, I am aware that only one of these is truly "accurate," but since I cannot know what you or anyone else hears I can only attest to which one is most accurate to me. If you've not heard a TriPath or similar design, do not dismiss it simply due to cost. Water is cheap, but quenches thirst better than the finest champagne. Regards,Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 smooth accuracy (DTP) clinical accuracy (SS) warm accuracy (VT). The finest, short, sweet, and "accurate" description of amp characteristics I have ever heard. Well done!!! Back to the "clinic"....[][] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schlaager Posted March 21, 2008 Author Share Posted March 21, 2008 Your response to dtel suggests you thought he might have been joking. The input issue is cheaply and easily resolved. These little TriPaths have developed a rabid following. I am one. I also have the Tio, same amp on a card for use in a PC. More that adequate power to drive a K'horn to any level short of hearing damage with smooth accuracy that is downright startling. Of course, many do not care for smooth accuracy, preferring clinical accuracy (SS) or warm accuracy (VT). Yes, I am aware that only one of these is truly "accurate," but since I cannot know what you or anyone else hears I can only attest to which one is most accurate to me. If you've not heard a TriPath or similar design, do not dismiss it simply due to cost. Water is cheap, but quenches thirst better than the finest champagne. Regards,Dave Sorry if I came off as sarcastic, that wasn't my intent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfandbark Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I've used both the Sansui 7070 and 8080 with Cornwalls and liked the sound. I'd be suprised if the 6060 didn't deliver the same result with your Heresy speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Low watt solid state is fine ................... but get a sub woofer !!!!!!!!! ... Have heard good things about Panasonic Digital Receivers, and they are affordable, and they are NEW !!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White_Hawk Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I just picked up some Heresy II's and on the advice of some forum members sought out a H/K x30 model. I was able to get a mint 730 twin powered for $60 (cosmetically and acoustically perfect)! I believe this model is rated at 40 wpc and I can't bear to turn it up to 1/2 volume. This amp truly makes my heresy's shine =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White_Hawk Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 oops - double post =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlick Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I've been asking this question for awhile, I have finaly gotten back into the klipsch family.( after loosing a set of Korn's and 2.2's) I have finaly gotten to the point in life when my son has asked me who Robet Johson was, I was able to go out and get a set of heresy's, With a good sansui he even figured out that the bottom end was missing. can someone tell me what to get for around $400-$900, I want him to hear what I used to when my late father showed me how music was supposed to listened to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Intergrated Tube Amp ; Fisher, Dynakit, Eico, Scott, etc. ............ That's what you want, Heresy Waker Uppers !!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted March 22, 2008 Moderators Share Posted March 22, 2008 " Sorry if I came off as sarcastic, that wasn't my intent. " Ha that's funny, it's ok even if you were, I been married for 29 years, and 3 kids, I can take it ! [:|][] I said that about the T-Amp because it's about as cheap as you can go and still sound good, but it is very limited ( 1 ) input. If you can't do like OB did my next choice would be the Sansui or HK twin powered, I love the HK 930 Arfanbark gave me, and I use to have an old 8080 I gave away like an idiot because the lights burned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesV Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 I just picked up some Heresy II's and on the advice of some forum members sought out a H/K x30 model. I was able to get a mint 730 twin powered for $60 (cosmetically and acoustically perfect)! I believe this model is rated at 40 wpc and I can't bear to turn it up to 1/2 volume. This amp truly makes my heresy's shine =) I have to agree with Josh here. I have a 730 hooked up to my Cornwalls and they sound great. I also have a Yamaha CR-1020, hooked up to a pair of Heresy and that sounds great also. So, I would suggest either a H/K x30 model or Yamaha x20 model, either can be had for under $200. James BTW, Josh great price for your H/K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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