Van Alstine amps and Klipsch

@bluorion I don’t have Klipsch speakers but I do have the NP1 AVA amplifier in my upstairs listening system.  I have about 50 hours on it and I rate it as stunningly good.  It has very good low end, a nice if a touch recessed midrange and superb treble detail.  It sure does space nicely.  I am feeding it with an Aric Audio Motherlode II tube preamp, a Space Tech Audio Super Rectifier, a SMSL upper end CD transport, a SMSL external clock, Grover Huffman Pharoah speaker cables,  LSA bookshelf monitors, a QSA Landeri electrical strip, and a Hodge podge of power cords.  I just picked one up because I had previously owned a FetValve hybrid amplifier and it was a strong performer.  Also, the reviews online were positive and the price was right.  The NP1 seems more powerful than it’s 55 wpc rating into 8 ohms.  I am just pleasantly surprised at the outsized sonic performance of this amp.  I have not heard any solid state nasties yet.  Does it sound like tubes? No.  It sounds uber clear, spacious, with excellent detail and nicely saturated tone colors.  

I’m 77, never actually listened to a Van Alstine, but like any Luxman or Accuphase unit, only heard and read good things about their products.

Personally I would go for the CA-1 Integrated which includes 3 Line and 1 MM Phono Input. You are getting a Van Alstine Remote Controlled Preamp for only + $400. and takes up less space than separates.

@elliottbnewcombjr Thanks---good point! I have a Bel Canto Pre5 that I was hoping to use with the NP1 but that's a good deal for the extra $400! Makes me think...

may not be a great match... in my experience klipsches need a sweet sounding amp, slightly rolled on top.... ava’s i have had don’t do that... they are more middle of the road solid state, very extended, excellent clarity in the treble, perhaps slightly grainy/mechanical sounding up top

@jjss49 Ok thanks---good to know. Do you have any suggestions that I could use with my Bel Canto Pre5?