Forum Meetup Planning + Past Klipsch Pilgrimages
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As referenced in the Garage Sale listing for my Cornwall IVs, this listing is for a hand-built SWL 9.0 Anniversary Edition preamp from ModWright and a hand-built Model F5 amplifier from First Watt that I originally purchased to power a factory new pair of Harbeth Super HL5 monitors, but wound up instead very briefly powering my La Scala II speakers. The preamp has the on-board Phono stage option. I did not opt for the on-board DAC option as DAC technology continually changes and improves to the point that it makes more sense to employ a separate stand-alone DAC. The ModWright preamp is tube-based and utilizes a pair of 5687 signal tubes, but can also use 7044/7119/6900 tubes as well. It has a home theater input/bypass for integrating into a Multi-Channel or Home Theater system. The Headphone Out supports headphone impedance ranging from 20 ohms to 600 ohms. ModWright Specifications: RCA inputs/outputs only (no balanced inputs/outputs) Gain: ~14dB Input Impedance: 30K ohm Output Impedance: ~800 ohm Phono stage loading options: 50 ohm, 100 ohm, 500 ohm, 1K, 47K, 100pf Phono gain: 60 dB fixed Frequency Response: 20Hz to 150kHz Weight: 28 lbs Dimensions: 17"w x 12"d x 4"h The First Watt F5 is a well-known and highly respected solid state amplifier, with this example personally hand-built by Mr. Nelson Pass. This was one of the last few F5s that were sold by First Watt with a serial number of 699. This amplifier is 25WPC, Class A and is more than sufficient for any of the Klipsch Heritage Series speakers. Specifications for this amplifier can be found at firstwatt.com. Total price for both units is $5,500 including a shipping/insurance allowance of $250 (which should cover most U.S. destinations). Both units were exclusively used with each other, and have maybe 20 total hours on them. As indicated, they are in pristine, like new condition and include original boxes/packaging and documentation. I am very OCD when it comes to my audio equipment, and I guarantee that the condition of these units is exactly as described. To address any curiosity regarding my selling these pieces, it is partly due to selling my Cornwall IVs and stepping back from this hobby for a while. Thanks for looking and please message me with any questions you may have. -
im using Linux on my computer, there's free EQ program for linux but i don't how to install it (too many commands), will that work for my R-41PM? https://www.amazon.com/Rockville-Home-Equalizer-Spectrum-Analyzer/dp/B08BG73PG3/ -
By Woofers and Tweeters · Posted
+1 on anyone interested can buy with confidence that Mookie is a great guy who can be trusted. If I wasn't out of room, I would buy these. -
By Dave MacKay · Posted
Thanks for your kind words. It was quite the learning experience. Before I built the THTLP subwoofers I went through two other subwoofers. One was a low-end Klipsch subwoofer that I got at Best Buy. It was not good. I bought an SVS SB1000 Pro subwoofer and really liked it (even though SVS recommended their larger 3000-series subwoofer as a better pair for La Scalas). I expect you'll be quite satisfied with an SVS subwoofer. Some folks on AudioKarma spoke very positively about the THTLP, so I decided that, rather than buy another SVS subwoofer, I'd try the THTLP. Building (but not veneering) a THTLP cost about the same as buying an SVS SB1000 Pro. With respect to the La Scala low-end running out at 50 Hz ... that's correct. Also, the La Scala bass bin stops acting as a horn for frequencies below about 104 Hz. However, you'll likely find that the acoustics of your listening room are dominant at those frequencies. You'll be able to experiment with a range of crossover frequencies on the subwoofer. The management of this forum frowns upon discussions of modifications to Klipsch products and of other vendors. To participate in a discussion about that, I'd encourage you to go to the "Klipsch Korner" on Audiokarma. Originally, I had wanted to keep my La Scalas looking as they were when I bought them: Birch, Raw. Heck, a neighbour even nicknamed them "the blondes" on account of their colour and the attention I was lavishing on them. I bought a sheet of birch veneer and tried a number of different finishes (with and without wood conditioner) but didn't find anything that I thought was attractive enough. That led me to consider both painting the speakers (which I rejected) and using other veneers (e.g., walnut, cherry, sapele, others). My speakers didn't have a grill to cover the squawker (mid-range) and tweeter. Because I was happy with the look of the exposed horns, I just sanded the horns and gave them a fresh coat of spray paint. If you have a tablesaw (or have a friend with one), you could easily mill suitable moulding for the frame. Or you cut make the grill frame out of fibreboard and cover the edges with the grill cloth. If you search this forum you'll find photos of a number of La Scalas, with and without grills. I expect you'll be able to find birch iron-on edge banding in widths >- 3/4". (I found some listed on Amazon and at Home Depot). However, if you can't, you could use maple instead. The difference between maple and birch would barely be noticeable. Good luck. -
I can't say enough about this monster. Good gravy!!! Don't for the love of God allow it to open up too much....unless you like skipping your vinyl from start to finish. Holy crap!!! My fillings!!! -
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Dave- I took a look at your tri-amping posts....Wow, that kinda blew my mind. Wait, not kinda, nah, it blew my mind. That is enough research to start your own company producing a line of your own speakers. Myself, I'm defaulting to adding Solid State amplification to my low end by finding some self-powered SVS subwoofers and call it a day since the rest of the amplification is done via my Decware tube amp. I figure the tube amplification to the Klipsch LaScala woofer dies out at 50htz and will be lost and unheard when the SS subs are employed. Call me lazy but it is a LOT easier and exponentially cheaper. I guess if you wanted to "improve this specific setup" you could buy brand-new drivers for the squawker and mid-horn from Crites? I'm open to suggestions here. I'm just ignorant on where the line is for diminishing returns. That is, just how much better will the squawker and mid-horn sound with new drivers? At the moment my biggest challenge is to find the right finish for the birch plywood that doesn't blotch or darken the wood too much. Also, I'm considering building a speaker grill to cover the squawker and mid horn but can't seem to find the right kind of birch moulding that is flat (not half-round) for the frame. I'm searching for iron-on birch banding with adhesive back to cover all the front-facing 7-ply birch plywood to give it a solid wood look. -b -
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