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  1. The final day of the 2024 PWK Birthday Bash featured the latest Chief Bonehead Class given by Klipsch Chief Engineer Roy Delgado. The subject of this class was to introduce the changes coming in the next iterations of the La Scala and Klipschorn (presumably the AL6 and AK7 respectively). We got a tease of the changes at SubFest last fall, but during this class Roy finally revealed the details. Just remember that all of this information is preliminary and subject to change. The first change is the replacement of the K-401 midrange horn. The tooling for the K-401 is finally wearing out. Instead of making new tooling for that old exponential horn design, it was decided that it would finally be replaced with a modern modified Tractrix horn, designated the K-406. This new horn is much shorter and features a 2” throat and “mumps”. The horns in the pictures are prototypes in white plastic. The final version will be the usual black color. The next change is the midrange driver to go with this new horn. This will be the large diaphragm, 2” exit KT-1133-HP compression driver used in the Klipsch Professional line. An external wide dispersion phase plug will likely be added for use with this driver before production. The last change is the replacement of the passive crossover with an active DSP like the Jubilee. This now allows time/phase alignment of all drivers. This also allowed the response to be flattened out, especially the hump in the bass bin range, allowing response to be flat down to 45 Hz. I forgot to take a picture of the two curves, one with the passive network and one with the DSP, but the difference was night and day. The curve with the DSP looked ruler flat down to 45 Hz. However, this also means that the new La Scala and Klipschorn will now require three channels of amplification per speaker. The question was raised as to whether a passive crossover network option would be offered as some buyers might balk at buying three channels of amp power per speaker. Roy said this may be an option. However, a passive crossover network will not provide the time/phase alignment and perhaps not all the response corrections made possible by the DSP. I asked Roy why he didn’t replace the tweeter and midrange horns with a single K-510 horn mated to a Celestion Axi2050 driver and make these speakers two-way active. He said he didn’t do this for two reasons. One was that the K-510 is a 500 Hz horn and would not allow proper crossover to the Klipschorn bass bin which can’t get that high. The other reason was the desire to continue the tradition of providing “upgrade kits” to allow La Scala AL5 and Klipschorn AK6 owners the ability to upgrade their speakers to the latest revision. The K-406 will have the same mounting screw hole pattern as the K-401, allowing a swap with nothing more than a screwdriver. I told Roy I’ll be first in line for any upgrade kit for my La Scala AL5 surrounds. Edit: I forgot to mention, any upgrade kits that might be offered would only be for the La Scala AL5 and the Klipschorn AK6, since only those versions have the Celestion tweeter that will be carried over to the new versions. We then got to hear demos with the new La Scala. How did all these changes sound? In a word, astounding. The improvement is dramatic. The bottom end sounds fuller, the speaker sounds smoother, and better integrated. The hint of shoutiness from the K-401 is completely gone. The improvement is as dramatic as when I head the comparison of the Underground Jubilee and the Hertiage Jubilee. When Roy later paired the La Scala with the large (18 Hz) Hertiage subwoofer prototype, the sound was as close to the Heritage Jubilee sound as I’ve heard from any other Heritage speaker. These are not your grandfather’s La Scala. I imagine the improvement will be similarly dramatic with the Klipschorn as well. Roy has certainly worked his magic once again. Roy also mentioned that the La Scala and Klipschorn DSP units may have a subwoofer out for use with the Heritage horn subs. This was how the demo with the sub was done. I can’t wait for these new versions to be released.
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  2. Just added the last touches on the system. Not much, but it works for now and sounds great.
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  3. I little update wow it's been 7 years now !
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  4. https://www.discogs.com/release/4678985-Deep-Purple-The-Book-Of-Taliesyn
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  5. Brain Salad Surgery The Moog comes alive with MC cartridge!
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  6. Hi there K104! And, you can't get that Keith Emerson Moog solo without one of these in your collection. Here is my 50th anniversary Mini-Moog Voyager signed by Robert Moog himself. One of only 100 .
    10 points
  7. https://www.discogs.com/release/1685391-Deep-Purple-Made-In-Europe
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  8. 75 here in Duckburg and the spring ritual has begun! My 1974 1st press of Utiopia sounds great! Todd Rundgren's Utopia is the debut album by the American rock band Utopia, released in October 1974 on Bearsville Records. The band was formed in 1973 by musician, songwriter, and producer Todd Rundgren who decided to expand his musical style by moving from pop-oriented rock towards progressive rock. He assembled a six-piece group that featured three keyboardists and toured as a live act. Most of the album was recorded in the studio except "Utopia", the opening track, which was recorded live in concert November 3rd,1973. The album peaked at number 34 on the Billboard 200 and critical reaction towards it was mixed.[4] Hair of the Dog is the sixth studio album by the Scottish hard rock band Nazareth, released on 3 April 1975. The album was recorded at Escape Studios, Kent, with additional recording and mixing at AIR Studios, London, and is the group's best known and highest selling release, with over two million copies sold worldwide.[3] After three albums with Deep Purple's Roger Glover producing, Manny Charlton stepped into that position, one he filled for several subsequent albums. Black Sabbath from 1972? You go Ozzy! 😂💪 Vol. 4 is the fourth studio album by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, released in September 1972. It was the first album by Black Sabbath not produced by Rodger Bain; guitarist Tony Iommi assumed production duties. Patrick Meehan, the band's then-manager, was listed as co-producer, though his actual involvement in the album's production was minimal. 💪
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  9. Dark Side of the Moon 50th Anniversary issue. Original analog tape to vinyl or digital to vinyl? Either way, it sounds good.
    9 points
  10. Well ..spring seem to be far away here ....again a rainy day , so there was time enough to listen to some vinyls this afternoon. I started with EKSEPTION`s " Mindmirror " than Mahavishnu Orchestra with John McLoughlin " The inner mounting flame " followed by Jan Akkermann " same Album Title " 1977 and right this minute Al Di Meola " Splendido Hotel " maybe some more ? ...I´ll see, it´s 7 45 pm here so there´s time enough.......
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  11. Gear wasn´t used for a couple of weeks ,needs to get analogue SAGA datas 😊
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  12. ....rear cover art of this RE-release on 180gram, and a side vibe shot of the 2nd floor system.
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  13. Hello and happy Sunday afternoon to all. Ok, finally a chance to continue a little spinning of vinyl. Got this going right now....
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  14. In between vinyl sessions I made maple syrup. 10 gallons of sap to make 1 pint of sweet goodness! 😋
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  15. He had white horses And ladies by the score All dressed in satin And waiting by the door Ooh, what a lucky man he was Ooh, what a lucky man he was White lace and feathers They made up his bed A gold covered mattress On which he was laid Ooh, what a lucky man he was Ooh, what a lucky man he was He went to fight wars For his country and his king Of his honor and his glory The people would sing Ooh, what a lucky man he was Ooh, what a lucky man he was A bullet had found him His blood ran as he cried No money could save him So he laid down and he died Ooh, what a lucky man he was Ooh, what a lucky man he was
    9 points
  16. Just time today... Chillin and enjoyin just about everything I threw down. A couple second thoughts but, as usual, it worked. All the World's a Stage is a double live album by Canadian rock band Rush, released in 1976. The album was recorded at Massey Hall in Toronto on June 11, 12, and 13, 1976, during the band's breakthrough 2112 tour. The title of the album alludes to William Shakespeare's play As You Like It, and would again be referenced by Rush in the 1981 song "Limelight". Talk about clean as a whistle? This audiophile copy is all of that and more. Permanent Waves is the seventh studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released on January 18, 1980, through Anthem Records. After touring to support their previous album, Hemispheres (1978), the band began working on new material for a follow-up in July 1979. This material showed a shift in the group's sound towards more concise arrangements and radio-friendly songs (such as "The Spirit of Radio" and "Freewill"), though their progressive rock blueprint is still evident on "Jacob's Ladder" and the nine-minute closer "Natural Science." Bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee also employed a more restrained vocal delivery compared to previous albums. Permanent Waves was recorded at Le Studio in Morin-Heights, Quebec with production handled by the group and Terry Brown. Pushed myself a bit going with this 2022 remaster of 2112 but it was well worth it! 2112 (pronounced "twenty-one twelve") is the fourth studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released in March 1976 by Anthem Records. It reached No. 5 in Canada and became the band's commercial breakthrough in the US, peaking at No. 61. The band was in financial hardship due to the disappointing sales of 1975's Caress of Steel, which also gained an unfavourable critical reception, and a decline in attendance at its shows. Their international label, Mercury Records, considered dropping them but granted one more album following negotiations with manager Ray Danniels. Rush were pressured to deliver more commercial material, but decided to continue developing its progressive rock direction it had explored on Caress of Steel and made the 20-minute futuristic science-fiction title track occupy side one of 2112, with a collection of shorter songs on side two that display their hard rock roots.
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  17. I speak with Henry almost daily and he is quite well but is pursuing other interests at the moment . Maynard
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  18. I have just returned from my cruise vacation and the entertainers were keen to play some 70s classics Tonight some 70s music magic especially for the surfing culture of that time Artist - Neil Young Title - Harvest
    9 points
  19. As the title says I made my first foray into Klipsch with a pair of Forte III. I am stunned at how nice they sound paired with my Jolida tube amplifier running 6550s and a Conrad Johnson preamp. I'm hearing recorded music in a whole new light. The clarity is stunning! Horn instruments, stringed instruments, woodwinds, pianos and voices sound so incredibly realistic. Not like anything I've heard. The midrange is incredible for overdriven guitar. Bass can get get deep and thump. I'm noticing little things I've never heard before like picks hitting strings, Lee Morgan taking a breath during a solo, different layers in recordings, etc. I've always had "East Coast" speakers in the past, which can be a little laid back, and these are so uniquely different it took a little getting used to and dialing them in. I was kind of disappointed at first. Once I got placement correct the bass improved dramatically and the soundstage improved 10 fold. Now they are incredible! Thanks to everyone on this forum for sharing tips etc. Your posts were immensely helpful when I first received the speakers! Looking forward to experimenting with different speaker upgrades and equipment in future!
    8 points
  20. I added some HEIL AMTs to my 2 way UG Jubes. Only using right now at 5kHz and above. Definitely adds some air. Even with the 402s already having TADs
    8 points
  21. Sprinkling outside and I mowed the grass yesterday Now time to relax with a Japanese Quadraphonic pressing and my copy has extremely good SQ and has extra instrument detail / inclusion that the original release had mixed out Artist - Santana Title - Abraxas Album ID - https://www.discogs.com/release/2839197-Santana-Abraxas ‘The fold out poster inside the cover and great bellbottom pants for @JohnJ he knows what I mean
    8 points
  22. Beat on the brat Beat on the brat Beat on the brat with a baseball bat Oh yeah, oh yeah, uh-oh Beat on the brat Beat on the brat Beat on the brat with a baseball bat Oh yeah, oh yeah, uh-oh Oh yeah, oh yeah, uh-oh What can you do? What can you do? With a brat like that always on your back What can you lose? What can you do? What can you do? With a brat like that always on your back What can you lose, lose? Beat on the brat Beat on the brat Beat on the brat with a baseball bat Oh yeah, oh yeah, uh-oh Beat on the brat Beat on the brat Beat on the brat with a baseball bat Oh yeah, oh yeah, uh-oh Oh yeah, oh yeah, uh-oh What can you do? What can you do? With a brat like that always on your back What can you lose? What can you do? What can you do? With a brat like that always on your back What can you lose, lose?
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  23. I sleep all day, out all night I know where you're goin' I don't think that's actin' right You don't think it's showin' A jumpin' up, fallin' down Don't misunderstand me You don't think that I know your plan What you tryin' to hand me? Out all night, sleep all day I know what you're doin' If you're gonna act that way I think there's trouble brewin'
    8 points
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  25. https://www.discogs.com/release/2483823-Deep-Purple-Fireball
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  26. 3 days left till the rehab is finished ; I´m really missing my gear and looking forward to spin some vinyl next weekend !
    8 points
  27. ATCO sounds better. MOFI pressings can be overrated. And overpriced.
    8 points
  28. https://www.discogs.com/release/966891-Rush-Caress-Of-Steel
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  29. Felt like a lil blues this afternoon and I took a few breaks but man things sounded great! Made it tough to quit. lol Who am I kiddin? Burnin' is an album by the blues musician John Lee Hooker, recorded in Chicago on October 26, 1961 and released on the Vee-Jay label the following year.[1] Hooker is backed by the Funk Brothers. The album includes the nationally charting single "Boom Boom". L.A. Midnight is the twentieth studio electric blues album by B.B. King released in 1972. It features two extended guitar jams with fellow guitarists Jesse Ed Davis and Joe Walsh ("Midnight" and "Lucille's Granny"). It also features Taj Mahal on harmonica and guitar. ("Can't You Hear Me Talking to You" and "I've Been Blue Too Long" respectively). "Can't You Hear Me Talking To You" also features Davis on guitar. I got "Hooked." The Real Folk Blues is an album by blues musician John Lee Hooker that was recorded in Chicago in 1966 and released by the Chess label. Additional tracks from the sessions were released as More Real Folk Blues: The Missing Album in 1991. More Real Folk Blues is an album compiling singles recorded by blues musician Muddy Waters between 1948 and 1953 that was released by the Chess label in 1967.[1][2][3] More Real Folk Blues is an album compiling singles recorded by blues musician Muddy Waters between 1948 and 1953 that was released by the Chess label in 1967. See what I did there?
    8 points
  30. ELP and the horn K-55 horn are a good match!
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  31. ....Friday afternoon vibe with my NEXT play in front of the hearth.
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  32. The album is often referred to as a staple of 1970s rock and has been included on many lists of essential albums. It has sold at least 17 million copies in the United States alone and at least 20 million worldwide, making it one of the best-selling debut albums of all time. CBS Half Speed Mastered
    8 points
  33. Boston going now. Played song Don't Look Back 3 times now. Going for a 4th!!
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  34. Well, I'm hot blooded, check it and see I got a fever of a hundred and three Come on baby, do you do more than dance? I'm hot blooded, I'm hot blooded You don't have to read my mind, to know what I have in mind Honey you oughta know Now you move so fine, let me lay it on the line I wanna know what you're doin' after the show Now it's up to you, we can make a secret rendezvous Just me and you, I'll show you lovin' like you never knew That's why, I'm hot blooded, check it and see I got a fever of a hundred and three Come on baby, do you do more than dance? I'm hot blooded, hot blooded
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  35. Can't forget this one! "The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" is the title track from the 1971 album by British rock band Traffic, written by Jim Capaldi and Steve Winwood. Despite never being released as a single due to its long duration, it became a staple of North American AOR-format FM radio stations in the 1970s and still receives airplay on classic rock radio today.
    8 points
  36. THAT we'll never know but it's doubtful. From what I've heard about those down under curises things could get wild. Who'd want to tote around a bag full of lp's? Not me! BTW, Syd won the rugby game. Those guys are tough and a bit insane. I'm still clueless. Time for coffee!
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  37. but my wife has the credit card and says NO! 😂 Ok Mr. Rugby. I'm sitting here at midnight Saturday nite watching Syd and Bri playing rugby in the same Las Vegas stadium they had the Super Bowl in. The place if full and the crowd is going insane. 8-0 Syd and some Brissy dude just clotheslined a dude from Sydney and they got a penalty. He flat levelled him. This schiit is BRUTAL! No pads, no helmets just nads. 😂😂😂
    8 points
  38. https://www.discogs.com/release/2089530-Jethro-Tull-Stand-Up
    8 points
  39. UK Plum Do What Thou Wilt side one So Mote It Be side two
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  40. A few photos of a tube amp project completed recently. Two channels, about 20WRMS/ch into 8Ohms. Based somewhat on the Scott 299C output stage but using a solid-state, HV power supply design capable of substantially more power than is required for the push-pull 7591 pairs. Chassis CAD files were sent out for quote, the supplier (New England based) responded with pricing for larger quantities than I was considering. Placed an order for a small lot of chassis assemblies. All metal chassis assemblies are best for RFI/EMI/noise immunity. The chassis assembly is the high-cost item in the build. Uses oversized Hammond or Lundahl output transformers. Still waiting on a few finishing touches (knobs, graphics). Was considering silk screening the top plate but perhaps some other time.
    8 points
  41. Whiskey bottles, and brand new cars Oak tree you're in my way There's too much coke and too much smoke Look what's going on inside you Ooh that smell Can't you smell that smell Ooh that smell The smell of death surrounds you Angel of darkness is upon you Stuck a needle in your arm So take another toke, have a blow for your nose And one more drink fool, will drown you Ooh that smell Can't you smell that smell Ooh that smell The smell of death surrounds you
    8 points
  42. I want a 3rd arm but he says no. Can't do it he's said. So I'm thinking German engineering.
    7 points
  43. Something a little different for this afternoon.
    7 points
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