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I have reinstalled my original K77 Alnico. Before I describe the comparison to the K77M and my K77 Alnico of remagnetization (from now on K77) I would like to say that I do not know exactly about the K77M if they have the original diaphragms. I have never opened them. I bought them in April from an ebay dealer. He had butchered a very good condition 1981 Heresy 1 because the parts bring more money. I saw all the photos because I was also interested in the K55V dual phase plug but the price incl. shipping and customs was absolutely unprofitable for me. So I strongly assume that the K77M have their original diaphragms because the Heresy looked like it had never been opened, really. My 6 months with the K77M. To put it bluntly I was very disappointed. For this reason my preface about the originality of the diaphragms. The M sounds flat and unfortunately also very metallic. It has more energy than my original K77 before remagnetization. I do not want to talk further about the M. It made the whole speaker sound "flat" and two-dimensional even without soul. The existing volume of the M did nothing to the overall sound of the Lascala. The M did not "marry". The K77 was already very emotional before the remagnetization...in quiet passages, mainly strings. But overall it sounded metallic and spiky in the negative sense. Now after the remagnetization I a) do not recognize the K77 and b) the whole Lascala sounds like transformed. My hope for effect that quiet strings sound so beautiful was completely exceeded. The issues reported about a K77 are absolutely reduced to a minimum. So the fried bacon hiss in particular. (As described in the other thread I will rework the openings in the motor board. this could also mean a positive effect in this context). But now the whole Lascala down to the bass sounds much more authoritative with joy making impulse with a grin on my face. The mids are much more articulate and there is no separation between squaker and tweeter. You'll just have to take my experience on faith. That's all I can do. It's such a big difference from the K77 M that I'm seriously tempted to put the M back in and record both tweeters in comparison. If it is more than psychological illusion then one must be able to hear the difference in comparison objectively on youtube with headphones. The frequency response of the K77 is now so that they are powerful in their lower frequencies and the highs are again existent that were no longer audible before the remagnetization. but they are very silky and pleasant on the ear. generally a softer slope than the K77M. Overall, the workshop measured a gain of 1.5 db. I asked for it again in writing today and they confirmed it. I wanted to have the measurement but they said that was not saved and it was measured in the near range and that is not so meaningful said the store. Anyway...the difference is significant. I am especially taken by how incredibly powerful impulses of snares etc. in the middle have now become. The diaphragms were tested (on one of the tweeters) against brand new ones. they did not suffer and were left original. With the K55V it was different. Their diaphragms had become much worse in contrast to new ones I installed. Next i will have my K55V remagnetized but i don't know if i will experience such a wow effect as with the K77 again. Anyone who has K77 alnico give them a chance before installing something completely different as a tweeter. My K77s have never been abused yet they have lost significant magnetic power over 44 years. Then the same will be true for your K77 because no one is younger than 42 years. Man am i glad i gave the K77 (and myself) that chance. All in all including shipping within germany it is 56€. A huge step towards the new originality of my Lascalas. Please believe me, not a single word is an exaggeration. And I have not smoked herbs....4 points
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Like that automatically changing clock you've got there Dave. It works without fail!4 points
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I’ve had the pleasure of meeting the LF. Trust me - she looks nothing like that —3 points
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Yep many times....but it's a hobby and fun to kick the tires now and then. ---------------------------- fully realizing that folks are in search of perfection in our sound systems/// Y'all ever get to the point of saying, "I guess that is how it is suppose to sound"?3 points
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Mornin' All I'm still above ground Missed a good party Saturday. Band and all ... in the cemetery. We don't do Dia de los Muertos lightly. ---------------------------- fully realizing that folks are in search of perfection in our sound systems/// Y'all ever get to the point of saying, "I guess that is how it is suppose to sound"?3 points
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Getting ready to spin Bella Fleck and The Flecktones. It's a new test CD to judge changes in my gear so I'm listening repeatedly so I can pick out nuances. Normally I would select Saxophone Colossus or Way Out West by Sonny Rollins. The change will be two nos Amperex 12AU7s made in Holland late 50's early 60s that will go in the center positions of the PrimaLuna integrated. Not sold on tube rolling so we will see....... Then taking LF to lunch on this sunny but chilly day. So there you have it.....feel free to alert the press🙂3 points
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https://www.baronefourteen.com/about Ran into this, Patachou, Inc., based in Indy, about 5 or 6 restaurants, some with Klipsch Heritage speakers, reel to reel players, and: In normal times, Bar One Fourteen offers bespoke cocktails and elevated bar fare. Equipped with an elite audio system that features Klipsch Forte speakers, a vintage reel-to-reel tape player, and vinyl turntable, Bar One Fourteen provides guests an unparalleled listening experience in an environment like no other.2 points
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Just wanted to put a plug in for AC Infinity's 120mm USB fan. I had disconnected the fans in my Crown X1000 pro amp because they were loud enough to be annoying if I was listening to music quietly or during quiet parts of movies. Wanting to keep the amp cooled I looked for a USB powered fan that I couldn't hear from my seating position. I found the AC Infinity one on Amazon for about $13. I have it plugged in to one of my TV's USB ports so that it's always running when my TV is on. It has three speeds but I found that any speed higher than Low was audible from my couch. Fortunately even at its lowest setting it keeps my amp cool to the touch even after watching an action movie with lots of LFE. I have it sitting behind my amp blowing toward the opening where the original fans are. Working great so far!2 points
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@grasshopper Par Tay in the cemetery? Did you do the Monster Mash?2 points
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Outta the sleeve for me! Toss it on the table and crank it up if I feel like it. My first album was a commercial Tommy Dorsey lp I got from a couple guys that opened a gas station near me. At 12 or so I was all over the hood on my bike putting flyers under windshield wipers announcing their grand opening. Got all 3 that they offered. Even stuck a speaker on the front porch for Christmas carols for the neighbors til that got nixed. lol DJ'd in high school and put every penny of that $25 into lp's and tucked them away. NOTHING will ever change me because nothing has a better sound than vinyl imo. Still buying today 60 yeas later. I don't see anything changing soon. It's all personal preference imo and I'm VERY comfy right now.2 points
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I can dig this , now if only the seller can make a video , I would love to hear what 2 pairs of CWIV sound like , one of top of the other , absolutely stunning2 points
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Well, my wife told me to leave the 402s alone and not paint them. She likes the sound and doesn’t mind black. The damaged pair are in the basement so she doesn’t care about looks down there, and the pristine replacement pair are on top of the Klipschorns in our teaching studio and she thinks black makes them less omnipresent. A truly understanding and indulgent person!2 points
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@Mossy bottom Do you always leave your R/R tape exposed? BTW, love the 5050!1 point
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Nor should you! If you haven't seen it, you should watch the movie "Coco", a Pixar/Disney film. Hilarious and respectful...1 point
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I'm in the Boston metro area - if you know of anything that needs work and is a low enough price I'd be interested to add to the collection.1 point
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Cool, know where a couple of vintage besides my integrated are located that need something. Guess though you are busy enough. Forgot where you are located anyway. Enjoy!1 point
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Finally clicked link. Thought it a joke at first. Still a joke. Nothing like the reel thing. ☕ Sure it sounds good. What is real...1 point
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Back in 2008, I picked up a pair of 1989 Heresy IIs near Vancouver (the one in BC, not the one in Washington State) for $275CAD. I couldn’t believe the price on Canuck Audio Mart, but since I was going to the mainland anyway, and I’d be close to the seller’s address, I stopped by for a look. He’d just painted them with flat black paint, but they sounded fine, so I bought them. He had lowered the price, but found no takers, so he lowered it again, then I spotted his ad. The seller needed the money to help pay for the La Scalas he had just bought. Classic! I still have them. Sometimes apparent bargains are what they appear to be.1 point
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You could just send it to me and I'll check it out. hahahahaha Call the retailer about it??? If you got it from Upscale they should be able to help ya out w/no problemo!1 point
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I love fields of wheat blowing in the wind. it is a strong memory of mine, with a thunderstorm approaching in the distance. 👍1 point
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NO ...For this you are awarded every year by your neighbors with the " leaf blower award, so don´t complain1 point
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I actually think its pretty cool just not $1800 cool.. maybe $180 cool but that's just me.1 point
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You've got it made out there! Always some interesting stuff going on. Thanks!1 point
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Great way to start a Sunday morning here downunder You may also notice the addition of the Sansui TU 717 tuner to the system Art rock with flair Artist - Gordon Giltrap Title Airwaves1 point
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This weekend I'll leave the stereo off. The last 4 hours I spent with my wife and kids, we watched a 4 hour German TV show. Monday comes my HiFi friend , then we will make our " HiFi Workshop ". I had already reported a few days ago about it. Then I will still hear enough music with various amplifiers, CD players, streamers, DAC etc.. I am very much looking forward to this event next week.1 point
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Didn't the Mafia start the insurance industry? JJK1 point
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Let me begin by saying that I sense some natural discomfort from some “Underground Jubilee” owners with the introduction of the newly designed Jubilee. This happened with the introduction of the “Underground Jubilee” in 2006 with Klipschorn Owners and what I would like to point out and I experienced recently is if you listen to a 1954 Klipschorn, 2020 AK6 Klipschorn, Underground Jubilee or the newly developed Jubilee the quality of sound reproduction is awesome in so many ways that create an emotional connection with music that many of us covet and will never forget the first time we experienced it. If you are fortunate to own and enjoy any of these systems you have some of the best sound reproducers ever made and as the 1954 Klipschorn reproduction I experienced at the KHMA Feild House during this Chief Bonehead “Last Jubfest” event proved I would gladly own and be extremely happy with any of them. With that said here are my impressions of the Jubilee… The first impression and longest lasting for me was the overall absolute effortless most natural reproduction over the Jubilee’s full bandwidth (18Hz - 20kHz) that I have ever experienced from a loudspeaker with well recorded material. I’ve personally experienced this type of feeling to a degree with the “Underground Jubilee” and Drivers on the K402 such as the TAD-4001, TAD-4002, Radian 950BePB and the KPT-HLS-1502 prototype subwoofer but the new Jubilee takes this to another level that I believe most listeners will notice within a few minutes into good recordings. The Jubilee’s extension down to 18Hz is real and is as clean and natural feeling/sounding as the KPT-HLS-1502 prototype that I use with my “Underground Jubilee” as well as the La Scala AL5 ME systems. My one question about this area was the feeling based on the recording I was using (Andrea Bocelli- “Fall On Me”) and my experiences with my systems and a few others was in the frequency region somewhere below 100Hz and probably more in the 18Hz - 40Hz region was if it needed to be raised a few db because I’m use to a certain low pressure wave washing over and around me during this song and it was clearly there with the Jubilee but didn’t hardly reach the level I expected. Roy mentioned that it was possible to raise the LF Level and that might have resolved this question for me but there simply wasn’t enough time available for me to explore this option. Again maybe I’m running my sub a little hotter than I should and that was the cause of the difference but either way that was the only question I was left with and a difference that I’m certain I could easily adjust to my taste in my room. The attack and decay of instruments was accurate and wonderfully reproduced especially noticeable on many of the recordings using piano, drums,cymbals and string instruments. On good recordings the Imaging was excellent with very specific locations of vocals and instruments within the soundstage and these images possessed realistic life size qualities which I found extremely engaging. The movement of images in some recordings was as focused and smooth as I have ever experienced and again very engaging for me. The Soundstage and Imaging on good recordings was presented with Height, Width and Depth that was as good or better than anything I’ve ever experienced and this Imaging/Sound-staging capability will be something that can draw listeners emotionally deeper into recordings and is a highly coveted aspect of music reproduction for me. The Clarity and Inner-detail was also among the best I’ve experienced from a loudspeaker and the Jubilee was unique in my experience in that it exhibited these qualities across its full spectrum bandwidth of 18Hz - 20kHz and this makes it my new reference when comparing other loudspeakers in the future. The Jubilee reproduces sound in such a cohesive way that I really couldn’t describe or identify it as a 2-way loudspeaker but instead it truly reproduces sound as “One Complete Voice” for lack of a better description with no tell-tale indications of a crossover region or drivers/horns of dissimilar characters and I consider it as a new reference standard for me in this area as well. One last but very important observation for me was how the Jubilee reproduction quality in the Lab Listening Room here in Hope (which I have been fortunate to experience many times now since 2006) wasn’t altered as much by being in or out of the corner versus my past experiences listening to the “Underground Jubilee” and other Klipsch Loudspeakers in this same room and this was equally true of the Listening Locations where reproduction was very close to equal in quality with the least variation from seat to seat that I have ever experienced in this room and totally surprised me. miketn1 point
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