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Hey Bill.....Jake is doing a little better thanks. Meds may be helping some. Still being a picky eater but at least he is eating. His condition was listed as guarded ten days ago but I think he has improved a notch. Thanks for asking!

Suggestive Clouds over Artesia NM.

A few hours sounds good to me, BUT ... One Klipsch engineer, whose name I forget (not Roy) said, speaking generally, "15 minutes." I've heard other people say "30 hours," but never "400 - 500 hours." Some manufacturers do recommend very long break-in periods. I'm suspicious that they are hoping that adaptation occurs, when, despite your best intentions, and intense self examination, you are fooled into thinking speakers sound better after you are good and used to them. This might protect manufactures against negative first impressions. That being said, back in 2005 I put AK5 updates in my Klipschorns. The kit (from Klipsch) included redesigned crossover networks with very different slopes, and new midrange drivers and tweeters. Yes, they sounded a bit different, and a bit better on some program material, right away. But I burned them in with all kinds of music, at concert volume, for about 2 weeks for an average of 3 hours a day. That would be about 42 hours. So help me, they improved, sounding smother, and better in all those wacko audiophile ways, like "better integrated," etc. Placebo effect is real. I, too, eagerly await your impressions.

These days, when I see the word Alabama, I think of seeing this group for the first time on this night on Letterman. Alabama Shakes.

Yes, this is Dutch alright! Welkom op het forum! Klipsch Heresy bestaat nog altijd, men is ondertussen aan Mark 4 gekomen. Het zijn fantastische luidsprekers die nieuw tussen de 3 en 4000 euro kosten. De Heresy Industrial is ruiger afgewerkt (robuster) en heeft ook professionele aansluiting, ze zijn ook iets krachtiger dan het huiskamer model. Ze zijn natuurlijk niet nieuw, en de prijs varieert enorm naargelang de staat waarin ze zijn. Ze kunnen rond 1000 euro waard zijn, in goede staat. https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=klipsch+industrial Translation Klipsch Heresy is still around, in fact, Mark 4 is currently being sold. They are amazing speakers and cost between 3000 and 4000 euro. However, the Heresy Industrial is more robust and comes with professional connections, and is also a bit more powerful than the standard model. They are not new, of course, and prices vary depending on the state they are in. In good condition, they can be valued at 1000 euro. https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=klipsch+industrial

That's a deal folks. Good luck.

A Blistery Cold Christmas Morning in Odessa TX.

I need your help. I've been doing research about this Van Morrison album dating back to 1986: No Guru, no method, no teacher. Van Morrison has explained in some interviews (and as noted on Wikipedia) that at the time he really was into meditation, and the music on this album must be seen in that light as well, as some kind of 'guided meditation'. Wikipedia: The album title is evocative of a 1966 quotation by Jiddu Krishnamurti: "...there is no teacher, no pupil; there is no leader; there is no guru; there is no Master, no Saviour. You yourself are the teacher and the pupil; you are the Master; you are the guru; you are the leader; you are everything."[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Guru,_No_Method,_No_Teacher The picture on the cover is from photographer Nobby Clark, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobby_Clark_(photographer), who was still very young in 1986 but became quite famous and is still active. I always thought that this picture was a 'composite' bringing two pictures together, one of Van Morrion, the other of the 'guru' statue. But now I think I'm wrong, and Van is actually posing next to the statue. I would love to find out where this picture was taken and what 'guru' it represents. EDIT: SOLVED (KIND OF) https://www.justanswer.com/entertainment/2xd3g-statue-album-cover-no-guru-no-method.html This is ironic! I remember when this record originally came out back in '86. I was at a party one night talking to a buddy of mine who was a music junky. We never could figure out what the statue was, but he mentioned that Van Morrison lived in the Holland Park area in London and supposedly, the statue was from there. I tried to look up some info. I did find this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20832624@N00/2664523236 -Hugh https://www.facebook.com/HollandParkLondon/community On Facebook: The cover photo of Van's 1986 album 'No Guru, No Method, No Teacher' was taken in Holland Parkin Kensington. Van is photographed next to a statue called Melancholy Man. The statue stands in the old brick wall which runs the length of the Dutch Garden, half hidden by ivy and shrubs. His feet are buried in the ground and his back is attached to the wall. Very little is known about this statue except that it possibly dates from the 16th century and is made of limestone. He is wearing a long robe covered by a cloak and a round hat. The Ancient Melancholy Man // Holland Park, Formal Garden Sculptor: unknown 16th century It is probable that this statue has stood here since the Formal Garden was created in 1812 by Serafino Bonaiuti, librarian and factotum to the Hollands. In November 1812 the 3rd Lord Holland described his new garden, “There is a fountain, with old marble columns in the middle, and black borders and green fingers, and all sorts of gimcracks.” It is possible that the melancholy man was one of the gimcracks, used to ornament and beautify the garden. Over the centuries the garden was known as the Portuguese, Dutch and Italian Garden. The statute of the melancholy man stands in the old brick wall which runs the length of the Formal Garden, half hidden by ivy and shrubs. His feet are buried in the ground and his back is attached to the wall. Very little is known about this statue except that it possibly dates from the 16th century and is made of limestone. The male figure stands about 1.7 metres high with his left leg slightly behind the right. He is wearing a long robe covered by a cloak and a round hat. He has long hair and beard and holds a small pot in his right hand. 17th century bricks from Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland’s stables were used to build the wall.

Alrighty @Dave1291 , I'm not surprised he's in silhouette on the cover given how long ago he was on regular replay for me. Went through a two gallon bucket full of nuts and bolts from the storage room. You know the things you save because you'll need them someday? With the issues with the storage bin facility I'm pulling my $$ stuff out of I can't keep everything. Found some one inch and inch and a half brass screens in a Sucrets tin in the bottom of that old paint bucket. That's from the same era as my CSNY heavy listening, ELP discovery and experiencing Jimi & KC unfiltered direct from vinyl! Keep the Faith guys!

.Mornin' All Not only will goats eat anything green or things that were green... they love to climb. Like on your car/truck. Trample in the roof/hood. Kinda fresh this AM. No fire last night and 35`. Thinking about a bucket of twigs in the stove. We're in for another CoC day. 80`

This is quoted from Critesspeakers.com........ Q: How about break in time for drivers or new driver diaphragms? A: Yes, and depends on the size of the driver. Tweeter diaphragm probably break-in at a matter of seconds. They are very low mass and move very little, so any break in would happen almost instantly. Probably happened when the factory tested the diaphragm after manufacture. Midrange are a bit bigger and have a bit more mass. Break-in is probably on the order of minutes with these. Woofers would take the longest. I think that break-in on a 12 to 15 inch woofer would be less than an hour played at pretty good volume using music with a lot of low frequency content.

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Per my previous post Blanched and seasoned pork loin with a little extra habanero sprinkles . Plated

From the new batch of records Some progressive new wave now from a San Francisco based band Artist - The Tubes Title - The Completion Backward Principle Album ID - https://www.discogs.com/Tubes-The-Completion-Backward-Principle/release/5197293

What an entertaining read......reminds me of the solid state versus tube debates. Here is my take. Seven hours and thirteen minutes warm up at 91db and you will have all the good stuff you need from those speakers. I suggest a non stop loop of Ina Goda Davita. Wear some good quality ear muffs till then. By the way 12 ga speaker wire is more than adequate. Tubes? Would love to hear some golden ear audiophiles listen to stock tubes, wait for them to cool, install different tubes, wait for them to warm up, and tell me what you prefer. Your audio memory is surely better than mine. Have fun guys. I remember two psychological theories namely "Two Point Threshold" and "Just Noticeable Difference" from college days back when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Google them if they are still around.

Here's my contribution to the Vintage Stereo Receivers thread : Marantz 2015 and 2250b, bought 2nd hand cheap at a time where the Digital was focusing all the attention... Marantz 4240 - Even if it was profitable, I should NEVER have sold it... Again my 2250b and a Sony STR-6055 : OK - these ones are not Stereo, but they are nonetheless great sounding AM-FM receivers : Blaupunkt Riviera and Milano... Cheers,

Wow. That's a very awesome deal.

You could sell your really nice black ones to a Canadian friend then be free and clear to roam the Internet in search of cherry ones! I’m available if needed!

Similar modification to the garage speakers.

Sale pending.

Lol, no his record labels enforcer. According to an interview about 4 years ago, was listening to Tommy James talking about his record label being a little different than some others. Anyhow Van was on same label. James was saying that Van was being pressured to do single hits like in the 60s. He wanted the freedom to pursue LPs. Finally came down to the breaking point. Thankfully, he was able to get out of contract. From memory, the jist of... PBR station late night interview.

No, not familiar with that. A heavy metal fan attacked him?

Jesse Cook, Austin TX. 2019

No doubt cable selection and management is important.

After discovering that the 'guru' on 'No Guru, No Method, No Teacher' is 'Melancholy Man', I think I finally understand... And it is right there in front of me and always has been... Van Morrison actually has many songs about sadness, depression, melancholia. On 'Days like this' there is even a song titled 'Melancholia'. In many of his lyrics he sings about a 'you' (God?) that can take away his sadness. So the picture on the album 'No Guru...' really is about Melancholy Man, and not about some 'guru' after all... And... when you take all this into account, his hit single 'Have I told you lately', which also happened to be the opening song on my marriage, is really about... melancholia! Just listen to the words below. The video clip below starts with an opening shot of the moon, also symbolic of melancholia... My excuses to all of you for rambling about this. I'm kind of obsessive, sometimes...

I can assure you that should I find a goat taking a leisurely stroll atop my car - there will be goat stew for dinner —

For all of you who hang your hat on what an engineer has to say, remember this. They all told us back in the 70s that SS amps measured better so they sounded better, tube amps were inferior and "watts are cheap". How did that turn out? I have the utmost respect for Roy and his excellent skills. But I will let my ears tell me what I hear. Shakey

Ahoy matey, I thought they put mermaids on ship prows?

I think that 4 to 5 hundred hours stuff is fantasy and goes hand in hand with your cables need hundreds of hours of break in to sound right. I have had plenty of new drivers here woofers to tweeters and don't hear any improvement after a solid day or two so of playing. IF there is any past that time it is very subtle and the vast majority is done quickly. I am betting your speakers are broken in by now.

Thanks - I will find some bass heavy music and crank it for a few hours - play with some speaker placement and get in my sweet spot and listen to some vinyl I know extremely well. Probably stream some of my favorite playlists and listen critically at my normal listening volumes. I will share my impressions and report back for those that are interested.

I have uploaded this artist in the past And you all know that I like Prog 🤘 ( yea baby ) So how about some Zappa from this young lady on the bass guitar

It's kind of from different parts of the ceiling, for now there is garbage cans to catch water if it leak's more. That may be a better option than garbage cans. Yes, but less work was put into that building than the new building that was bought, no leaks at the new building at least. The city needs to fix it, the rent is really very cheap but without fixing it they will be sitting with an empty building. Without fixing it who would ever want to use it, but things move slow with local politicians in a small town. I am not going to be part of trying to fix that roof, for me it's to high to play around with. I had 2 rules with helping the museum, I don't get on roofs or under buildings, no exception. I 'm not scared of heights, it's just not worth it to me. As far as under a building, I don't like spiders and not crazy being under a 100 year old building no matter how solid it feels.

Mouse was trapped and relocated. Sub still works fine as best as I can tell. Crafty vermin.

carlthess40 secured them for me, under a handshake agreement with the gentleman seller...

Kinda funny...my wife and I are on one of our not infrequent walks the other day. An empty lot down the street about half a mile is being graded for a new home. They have disturbed a lot of vegetation and it has an odor. At least I think the odor is from that. Well while we are close to the front of this lot a pickup truck goes speeding by and the driver screams out the window "I smell your weed". My wife being a foreigner says what's he talkin' bout? I said that's slang for marijuana. She said, Oh good now we're the drug addicts of the neighborhood .

@Trey Cannon I know you posted on this in the past on best options, and I know they added several people to CS, if you email me or PM on suggestions I will try to Gliderguy. Travis

Give it a listen!

Neil Young? What CAN'T you say about him? ALWAYS an amazing show and sooooo many great tunes over the years. I knew he had something up his sleeve and he's finally rolled his sleeves up and taking ANOTHER stand for freedom and human rights. Sure I'm a big fan but really who isn't? This was on the porch a bit ago so it went down shortly after I unzipped it. Lil hot for my normal listening level but what the heck it's Neil right? All I can say is I very rarely post the flip side of an album cause you kinda know what's coming but I felt I had to. Sure he could have filled up both sides but he was more interested in doing HIS thang. This IS a keeper and man it's ALL him! Killer! Get OFF that Gold Card!

Gone

Similar to what I'm about to have dinner . Pork loin rubbed with brown sugar , cumin , habanero powder , garlic and salt . Pressure cooked in Coka-Cola and un-sweetened tea . Serving with speckled butterbeans and rice ; and a nice Malbec .

some things are hard to play; but I believe the greater talent is always in the writing. one is creating -- the other is copying. many musicians actually have to relearn stuff they've written and haven't played for years. Rick Wakeman made up the song After the Ball (because he forgot to write one piece for a movie and when the producers asked about the music for that particular scene, he had to make something up on the fly, recording it at the same time and telling the engineer that was the one to use, he wasn't playing it a second time -- the song is great; but Rick said he later had to learn how to play it when it became part of his setlist. the Tubes and Heart have also spoke of having to relearn their own songs.

All tracks composed by The Tubes; except where indicated. Side oneEdit "Talk to Ya Later" (The Tubes, David Foster, Steve Lukather) [4:29] "Sushi Girl" [3:26] "Amnesia" (The Tubes, David Foster) [4:26] "Mr. Hate" [3:41] "Attack of the 50 Foot Woman" (The Tubes, Michael Snyder) [4:29] Side twoEdit "Think About Me" [3:16] "A Matter of Pride" [3:14] "Don't Want to Wait Anymore" (The Tubes, David Foster) [4:16] "Power Tools" [4:03] "Let's Make Some Noise" (The Tubes, David Foster) [3:42] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Completion_Backward_Principle

Reminds me of this Mike Oldfield best of album

I'd be soooo losted working on that table of yours Full Range! Kicking back relaxing just a bit listening to a bunch of youngins way back when! Lou Reed, John Cale, Nico & Andy Warhol? Wild but what a great remaster. Everyone HAD to have that bananna! Yngwie Malmsteen's "Fire & Ice" from 1992 just rips it. Snatched this new re-master a while back. The old addage, "He's hot and you're not!" applies here. He goes! 20 albums in 40 years and #9 of 11 on Time Magazine's greatest electric guitar player's list. Great listen cause he get's it done!

Eleven FIDDY

I think you should go. I was at church once and the pastor says that if we knew everything about the person sitting next to us, we'd go sit somewhere else. they'd change seats too if they knew all about us.

I think that's a good litmus test as to whether you're running your sub beyond its capabilities, or beyond your needs.