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Upgradeitis: New/used/vintage amp for KG4

I just did Crites upgrades on the tweeter and crossover for my KG4's (owned since purchased new in 1985), and now I'm waxing nostalgic for the amp which used to power them.

At the time, I used a Luxman L-430 integrated. Great combo. Wish I still had it, but stupidly gave it up.

Currently running a Denon AVR-4800, with the the KG4's doing main R/L duty in a 5.1 setup (all Klipsch).

Thinking about going to a simple 2 channel set up. While I do watch some movies on this system, it is 99% music, and THX surround sound etc., does not really excite me all that much. (So, I say, but when the lobby gunfight scene in the matrix is cranked, I do get chills from the incredible sound experience!)

Lately have been trolling eBay, CL and the like for a vintage Luxman something, and/or kits for a DIY valve amp etc.

The resale value on the Denon is truly crap, although it appears that this model was specced more towards the quality in the amp section, and is a powerhouse from that regard.

Anyone have suggestions for a reasonable cost, good matching amp that can be found in the used marketplace and is a good match?
obkook

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Thanks Viridian, you have hit the nail on the head in terms of what I'm leaning towards. Lot's of choices in that vein.

I will say that the Crites upgrade is all that people rave about. (I did both tweeter and crossover replacement). Makes it a lot easier to listen to on SS.
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