Anything that can drive small Klipsch speakers ?

[ardexx]

I own a pair of Klipsch RB-15 speakers and want to drive them by a really small tube amplifier. Are there any (headphone) amplifiers that are suitable to do this job?

I really would be more impressed by a small (for example) 2x5 'Watt' amp
than a really big one.

I still have a Darkvoice Figaro on order and wonder if such an amp can handle normal speakers.

Any suggestions?

 

[kwkarth]

The Dared MP-5 might be just what you're looking for.

You can't buy them new any longer, but you may be able to find one used.
Read the thread.

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showth...ighlight=dared

 

[HiFlight]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ardexx /img/forum/go_quote.gif I own a pair of Klipsch RB-15 speakers and want to drive them by a really small tube amplifier. Are there any (headphone) amplifiers that are suitable to do this job? I really would be more impressed by a small (for example) 2x5 'Watt' amp than a really big one. I still have a Darkvoice Figaro on order and wonder if such an amp can handle normal speakers. Any suggestions?

I have a Dared MP5 with a bunch of extra tubes that I would consider selling. Are you located in the US? I would have much difficulty shipping it outside the US due to the inability to insure it properly.

 

[MD1032]

I just use a Sonic Impact T-amp with mine. It's good enough, and it's cheap.

 

[noseallinit]

edit: oops!

 

[hugz]

skip the dared mp-5.

cayin ha-1 is a pretty darn good amp that does 2.2w in ultralinear and 1.4w in triode

photos here http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=138581

i'd be a little bit concerned about whether it can power your speakers though. i remember it powered mine decently but they're a few db louder than yours

the dared is more powerful but i'm not a big fan of the sound. i'd rather get a trends ta-10 which is a tiny speaker amp that sounds very good. solid state though

 

[ardexx]

Thanks HiFlight. The amp looks perfect for me but I would need a 230Volts version. I just briefly looked at the Dared website and there are more amp that may fit. I'll dig into it this weekend