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For you foodies out there, this is how I start my day just about every day. I have my weekend coffee mugs, my McIntosh, and Klipsch mugs. Today you can see the McIntosh.

Just took this of our birdie 'GB' and how he would go very nicely with Chuck's new paint color ;0))) Noticed that if you zoom in on his eye, you can see the winter scene on the deck.... Next snow storm later today, which is just beginning now! Ok, time to get going on this breakfast... Coffee going down nicely so far in new mugs...

Morning Gang Nice flyin day yesterday, today it is supposed to hit 74+. The lawn is green again and needs mowed, Skeeters are a Breedin. Now as far a the Marine project, got up early, drank a Pot of the Dickinsons Blend/Duggans enhanced, all by my self, to say jittery is an understatement, thank god the wife is making breakfast. On the Bench @ 3am and just tested the "Brains" of the panic button, 90% done. A during/After shot, from now on im using a bigger box.

Morning guys. Ready for a second cup. Putting off walking Jake though I don't expect it to warm up much in the next hour. Heading to Myrtle Beach later to take LF's niece to lunch and then spend the night with my sister and brother-in-law who are on a layover on the way to Florida. One of the lottery winners, a 26 year old woman with four children, lives 30 minutes away. Lump sum payout or $127,000,000. Enjoying the dac. Must order some tubes for the horn monos. Oh....I have a new cable for the dac. Enjoy your weekend! Gary....what do you think of the room color on page 318? Cheers Gents

.....just took this, all installed, some new wires shown..... Just need to tighten the hardware, then begin the next phase... Hey Minor, a good day for show and tell on our projects huh?? (0;

Thanks for the tip Duder..... I rebuilt my MK III's from parts ordered at Dynakits (Kevin)... Pezz suggested D. Doctor... I LOVE the character of the PAS 2 just the way it is. Joe was kind enough to NOT sell me his phono stage OR line amp because it would alter the sound in refined ways that would change what I enjoy now. However, I agreed that the power supply is a weak point and will only be better for the tubes etc. when the supply is more robust.. So, that is what is happening now... Just finished re-installing the original volume control and changed out some wiring that had burn marks on it from the factory tech back in '65 Here is the beginning....

Bacon, Turkey, eggs, and hash browns. Where did you get the updates at for your Dynaco?

Very cool Duder! What is in that wrap ? I still have more to go in the new mug...... Kitchen cleaned up, and about to start the major power supply installation and volume control project on the Dynaco preamp..... Some pics to follow as it goes...

With all of the doom and gloom discussions we have had on here lately, I think it's time for something uplifting. This was sent to me this morning. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/embed/ovj5dzMxzmc?autoplay=1 Maynard

Thanks Gary. I went bold with the color and it didn't hurt a bit. Going to start the large foyer that leads to the upstairs and will use a golden kiwi in about a week. The white, latex, semi gloss really makes the color pop and I will use that in the foyer as well. The kitchen painted in 2010 was my first adventure into color. I used a butterscotch on the walls. That will leave just two rooms to go....the great room and my music room. May have to wait on those for a while. Looking forward to photos of your kitchen!

Budgie pre/SUT arrived from Schu today boosting the signal from the Denon 103D as I message. Since I have moved the big rig to finished downstairs I have been able to replicate my system from those 35 years. Yeah in '77/'78 bought factory fresh walnut stained LaScallas played over a Denon DP790 table, Denon 103D and Ortofon MC20 carts. LS had to go for who knows why but the Denons travelled with me in their OE boxes. So did the plastic lined album collection. So in the past month bought '78 LS, five days later '81 Fastlane KHorns w/2-piece ALK's and tonight, well tonight has indeed allowed me a fantastic return to some great memories. This is freaky cool --

I am NOT getting involved with you guys!!! If I were, I'd be tempted to reply with something like "hi, I'm a flipper of audio gear, and I'd like to buy your turntable for $50. If you'll go ahead and send me the item, I'll send you a check only after it gets here. You pay shipping."

........following my instructions and checking things off as I go...... Here is more old parts being removed.....

Removed selenium filament supply...........Glad to see this gone !!

Did you by chance check out tubes4hifi.com they specialize in dynaco mods. I built a pre amp kit designed for the PAS3. Will say it's a wonderful pre, plus Roy is great to work with. They have all sorts of updates and mods. At reasonable prices to boot.

Hey Duder, the unit came from Joe C. over at Dynaco Doctor.... His boards are beautiful, but I am not afraid to say that the fit and finish of these units is not up to my standards and I let him know about it..... The replacement volume control is TINY and the threaded barrel is undersized and floats around in the original chasis hole... The original worked very nicely, so that is getting re-installed again.. $18 out the window right there ! NINE connections on that stereo pot !! So that will take a bit of time to restore. I got all the instructions out and my tools at the ready for the pwr sply transplant. Lots of stuff being eliminated in the process... Ok, Pandora plays on the Wave System via iPad...... Bill Evans radio..... ;0)

Sounds great Chuck! I know you will share when ready.... Meanwhile, since I have been handy at dropping and smashing coffee mugs recently, I picked these up at a local shop on the way home.... These things are BIG! Freshly poured and the new bag my dad gave us is to the left and the brew this morning (0: These came with a nice tag on the handle with a little history as to where these are made.. Enjoy.... ;0)

Good Saturday morning coffee lovers (0: Chuck, that is a nice color, and it looks like the framed artwork around the room had an influence (0; Tropics? Looks great with the trim color too ... Any other rooms ready for change?? Our kitchen is under a transformation on the cheap, new lighting and VERY bold color.......coming soon! Ok, getting my coffee photo ready shortly.... .....gw

Saved this from almost going into a new home owner's dumpster. Storing it in my garage until Spring. Will hold a lot of LP's in the bottom. May or may not use the deep TV section. May modify the depth of that section or just use the three bookshelf sections. Only cost about 4 hours.

Very nice! It's funny how we will encourage people to NOT sell their equipment here. I know that these are big and might be difficult to find a place in your or another family member's home. They can also be heavy to move around. Give some serious thought about keeping and USING these if there is any way you can! Money can not replace these. If my father left something like this for me I would be ecstatic to be able to remember him that way every time I listen to music in the house! So sorry for your loss!

Hello all I am remodeling our garage loft and am converting it to a media room. While I love the clean aesthetics of in-wall speakers I have opted to spare that expense and go with conventional external speakers that might offer more presence and mobility. I am a little new to Klipsch products but am a big fan of middle to high end audio. I have been lurking here a while and on AVS forums for several years and have a few questions I would like to field to you regarding budget choices for front, center, and rears. The application would mostly be for weekend movie nights. So far, the plan is this: 17'L x 21'W x 8' vaulted ceiling Walls are finished with typical insulation Denon AVR4800 or AVR5800 125 and 175 watts repectively Klipsch front, center and rear speakers models TBD Carver/Sunfire True Subwoofer Sharp Aquos 70" LED/LCD Dalite Senor Electro high gain screen Optoma HD 21 projector I would like to stay under $1500 and am not opposed to preowned equipment. I read an earlier recommendation for a combo of a pair of RF-62 II's, an RC-62 II center, and a pair of RS-42 II's or RS-52 II's for the rear. What would this setup cost me if I shopped hard on the used market? I have also read raving comments on the RB-75 bookshelf units? Towers are great but was wondering if the same sound quality can be acheived with bookshelf speakers half the height on stands? Appreciate any advice and direction you can offer.

I'd like some opinions on how this turned out. I'm kind of on the fence leaning towards I like it. The name plate follicles are not bent or anything but are not great cosmetically. I decided to make grills that cover the entire motor board. Also, I went with a tan/gray grill cloth.

I have thought the same thing....I can imagine this old guy sitting in his beat up La Z Boy recliner, watching reruns of the Partridge Family, drinking Jack and Coke.....wait......uh oh....

Hey guys.... I could not have my coffee with you all this morning.....My grandson came busting in our room this morning YELLING....."It's my birthday and I'm five years old"....so the morning coffee was with him and most of the day. We had a little get together last night and today for him. Ninja Turtles are all around the house....oh yea... lol lol Hey Tigerman that's some cool wok....you are da man... check in later MKP :-)

Perhaps the results were skewed but the votes are in at my house!

He's a charmer I see on CL you have a variety of equipment for sale. Can you send me some more info please? Thank you, Mark reply: send a number if interested I said nothing more and I get I think I have deslt with you before? I still say nothing and get this If I remember correctely. You get pissed and nasty if you can't buy at your price to resale. Correct Let me play some more and then someone else can have a go I think I will give him both barrels. What do you think Thaddeus?

http://tucson.craigslist.org/ele/4889317916.html

Yall'z just inherently violent peoples down there.

Absolutely yes! Yes, thinking it should sound nice. Off to work with coffee in hand soon for me. Good day!

Thanks Billy (0; I know you have SXM radio, I have Real Jazz in the background now... Starting to add the NEW wires into this preamp.... Hoping to have this ready for my new TRIPLE LP play this evening over in RTM ;0) Must keep on task, snow falling heavier outside..... /0:

Coffee and cables, you are more on topic than me at times...wow, nice step instructions. Not that you need them. Coffee looks good. Enjoy

Charts to follow.....

Thanks for those likes my friends..... ;0) Just taking a coffee break for the moment while loading the up to minute progress photos to you... .......freshly poured last cup of the day......

........new power supply ready for mounting configuration ...... DO note the dinky replacement VC in this earlier photo still mounted in the chasis.....

I get all my news from the Klipsch forum. Geez, I thought the nation was divided between solid state amps and tubes!

Welcome Mike, great first post! You already have a well thought out plan and a budget, so I think there are some here who can help you refine what models will give you the best bang for the buck. My question is about the $1500 budget. Is the $1500 for 5.0 speakers only, or does that include the AVR and other components you listed?

With such quick turnaround during a time when thousands(maybe 10's of thousands) have been sent in for repairs, you know Onkyo is using some(if not all) non corporate repair facilities to expedite these numerous repairs. I am sure QC'ing is not at the top of the priority list where just get it done is. It is great Onkyo has taken full responsibility in these matters but quality control MUST be just as important as quantity of quick repairs. Bill

On the bright side, you already have a box to ship it back.. Still sucks tho for all of the inconvenience.

........and here are the tags....... Isn't there a forum member from Ohio around ?? One more photo for Chuck next (0;

Yeah, seems like I got maybe a couple other things too. I'd include more but it wouldn't all fit in the pic.

You too? So do others at work.

Good evening coffee and adventure lovers.......(just had to throw that in) ;0)) I picked up some NEW items to put our morning Starbucks in while food shopping after work tonight. So, I will have a photo for you all in the morning... Weather here? Down right freezing right now.... Thermo sitting right on '0' ... Most likely colder over night... Toasty 72 in the home however, and another snow storm on the way for us... And another on Tuesday!! Very active around here and time to play with the roof rake AGAIN.............sigh............ See you all at breakfast time... .....gw

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You too?

Buy them Earl....we can store them at my house.

Just remember that sh1t runs downhill and you'll be fine. Between being married for 36 years and working longer than that, I know this well.

Every time Dave whips out the science I have to read his post about 5 times.

Location will have a good deal to do with price; but, the FULL Grille & the fact that they remain unfinished is desirable. So, I'd say in the neighborhood of $1100.

I say screw the WAF and have 4 big subs! Problem solved.