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In early summer last year, I acquired a pair of 1986 La Scalas. They had suffered a little over the years: a dog had chewed the cabinet corners and mice had made their presence known in the doghouse. However, apart from a coat of polyurethane over the Raw Birch plywood, they were entirely original. After having wanted La Scalas for more than 40 years, I was a bit underwhelmed by how they sounded. Fortunately, this forum provided a wealth of ideas, suggestions, and advice on how to improve my system. Over the course of the past year, I’ve: Disassembled and cleaned everything Replaced the original AL network with a new AA network from Crites Replaced the squawker gaskets Repaired the cabinets Laminated 3/8” plywood to the top, bottom, and sides of the speakers Replaced the K-77 tweeters with DaveA’s SMAHL tweeters and lenses I’ve matched the La Scalas with a pair of THTLP subwoofers that I’m feeding via a MiniDSP 2x4HD. I use a Yamaha R-N803 receiver and a Bluesound Node streamer. Yesterday, I finished veneering (with ribbon Sapele) and refinishing (with Rubio Monocoat "Pure") the La Scalas. Because I wasn't confident that I had the skill to veneer the doghouses I painted them the same black that I used for the squawkers and tweeters. I’m quite pleased with how the speakers turned out. Here is a close-up of one of the refinished speakers and a photo of them in my living room. The speakers --- augmented by the THTLPs --- now sound as good as I had always imagined they would. I'm delighted with them. It's been a journey getting them to this point, but the journey has been entirely enjoyable. The help of members of this form has been indispensable to me. Rather than call out each of the more than 20 people who gave suggestions and advice, I'll just say thank-you to all.

Last day of the 3-day Festival was yesterday and as usual it poured rain from mid-afternoon on. 😂 Guess they'll have to wait another year for the dog and pony show. Have been running the Linn, McIntosh, Heresy combo lately so I decided to give it a lil bump last nite. hahaha Checked my world tour list at Ticketmaster and thought about adding another show this fall. Seems as though Jeff Beck is playing a smaller venue in Cincy, 3.5 hours south Might but doubtful. Just a heads up for anyone interested. The lil bump was on this one naturally with the show coming up in a couple weeks. Hope no one's showing up expecting Layla, Cocaine and the like. Allllll blues allllll night is the game plan. Factor in Jimmy Ray Vaughan and it's gonna kick some rears. Oh that lil McIntosh? Might have pi$$ed off the neighbors but they're getting a booster shot shortly. They'll survive it!

I think my favourite will always be The Songs of a Distant Earth. But I´m biased, because I like Arthur C.Clarkes´ book so much.

I have two of the smallest-size THTLPs; each measures 18" x 15" x 72". Each has a 12" driver and is driven by a 250W plate amplifier (mounted on the back of the THTLP). I needed a MiniDSP 2x4HD to "dial them in" so that they sounded good with my system. The subwoofers are in diagonal corners of my living room, as per this diagram: Since the subwoofers are prominent in my living room, I veneered them to match my La Scalas. I would class my woodworking skills as "intermediate" and I found them easy and enjoyable to build. This shows the two THTLPs:

If so, the RealMarkDeneen might be able to help. I stress MIGHT. I'm getting pretty fricken' old, and before full blown dementia sets in, i might be able to provide help to those JMA owners who couldn't access me after retirement. To all who got stuck, I apologize. I apologize for not making everything RIGHT. All sorts of mistakes were made, as often happens in life. The only thing I can't do is actual repairs on gear. I'm not even sure if the company will allow me to be here. I'll find out soon, I imagine. If not, best wishes to all my old friends (and the unfriends too), and keep the hobby alive! Cheers, RealMarkDeneen

It’s close but 1) Audion 2)Electronic Realizations for Rock Opera 3) Games 4) Sequencer 5) Cords

Anyone every heard of the Nakamichi Dragon CT Turntable? Seems interesting but overpriced. https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/ele/d/henderson-nakamichi-dragon-ct-turntable/7524033801.html

some people seem to think they sound pretty nice, too." >Raises hand….<

To continue to encourage new builders to get their feet wet, you don't necessarily need to drill holes in a chassis to get started building a tube amp; you can "breadboard" a tube amp too, as shown below. This allows you to quickly mount components and make/change connections. If wired correctly, you should not have any noise, but with a set-up like this, it is more about getting the circuit up and running.

𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦: Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. Keep skunks, bankers, and politicians at a distance. Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor. Words that soak into your ears are whispered, not yelled. The best sermons are lived, not preached. If you don't take the time to do it right, you'll find the time to do it twice. Don't corner something that is meaner than you. Don’t pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he’ll just kill you. It don’t take a very big person to carry a grudge. You cannot unsay a cruel word. Every path has a few puddles. When you wallow with pigs, expect to get dirty. Don't be banging your shin on a stool that's not in the way. Borrowing trouble from the future doesn't deplete the supply. Most of the stuff people worry about ain’t never gonna happen anyway. Don’t judge folks by their relatives. Silence is sometimes the best answer. Don‘t interfere with somethin’ that ain’t botherin' you none. Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance. If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin’. Sometimes you get, and sometimes you get got. The biggest troublemaker you’ll ever have to deal with watches you from the mirror every mornin’. Always drink upstream from the herd. Good judgment comes from experience, and most of that comes from bad judgment. Lettin’ the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier than puttin’ it back in. If you get to thinkin’ you’re a person of some influence, try orderin’ somebody else’s dog around. Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you’ll enjoy it a second time. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God. Most times, it just gets down to common sense.

Thanks bud, but I need to get to George before he falls out! @MicroMara up late tonight huh? I got both barrels loaded for ya!

Sure that I didn´t spun ..Roxy Music " Flesh + Blood "/ 1980 / EG LTD Label / Printed in Germany . Think I have all most important Records from Roxy Music as well as Brian Ferry as Solo Artist

Paul's videos are mostly about Paul.

Duratex Leather look with satin black topcoat. They used to be white laminate. I did not like white, so I did the Duratex leather look they came out great. They have the K77 Alnico tweeters. The tweeter diaphragms have been replaced with OEM diaphragms. K55V midrange driver measure great. K33 Square magnet woofers measure great. AA crossovers have all been recapped. They are ready for another 40 years of enjoyment. Local Pick-Up Only Clarksville TN. Please reply by P.M. Only for any questions. Asking 2500.00 Thanks Rich

Selling my Klipsch Pro KP-320s with KP-115-SW bass bins and single KP-301. Used as center and rear channels in my home theater for a few years. Crossovers recapped in 2019 as well as @Dave A v1 horn in the 301. Asking $2,000 obo in metro Detroit, MI area.

My Sunday evening spin ...it´s 9 30 pm here. Last time I listened this one was with the old DQX 500 ...my goodness ..what an audible difference ..great ...an all time classics....Jeff Wayne´s Musical Version " The War of the Worlds " 1978 / CBS Records / Printed in Holland a World Star Ensemble with Richard Burton, Julie Covington, David Essex, Chris Thompson, etc.

The speakers sounded good before I changed the caps, maybe a little tizzy and thin if I am looking for something perceived to comment on. They did not sound veiled to me. they also did not sound as good as I remembered my original Chorus sounding years ago. I figured different room, amplifier, older ears etc.. Short answer they needed new caps. They sound full crisp fast and tight and the bass is hitting me in the chest, they sound like I remember them now. Love it.

Right outta the EC and into this guy right here! That lil Mc paired into sounds just freakin stellar! Yup, tweak day for the neighbors! Mid afternoon cookout at the neighbors Wonder what I'll get today! 😂

Questions are fine. Here is some background. Bi-Amped K-Horn + K-402 horns w/ KPT-415 woofers - Page 38 - 2-Channel Home Audio - The Klipsch Audio Community Some of the answers change over time, as I discover new things and think of different ideas.

Location of Youthmans visit appears to be exact. Those maybe the original Golden Jubilees, there may be a good back story to them. Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk

I annotated the schematic to add the voltages since it's much easier for beginners to read them there than to look up tube datasheet and find the pins for the corresponding electrodes. Hope it helps

Tube gear is a lot easier to repair in my opinion. Modern solid state amps are usually direct coupled and when a transistor goes out, there is a daisy chain reaction and more transistors are damaged due to direct coupling. If a SS amp has a catastrophic failure, I'll replace all the transistors in that particular channel except for the input section but sometimes they get zapped too.

Sheesh. I am old enough to remember when my father bought his first transistor amp. We looked at it like it was something that came out of a ship from Mars, and were amazed that it actually produced sound despite having no tubes.

Mark - We spoke and emailed a few times last year after I acquired a JMA Blueberry Extreme and a set of pCATs. I had a minor issue with one of the pCATS that you graciously helped me with. Thank you again and I'm glad to see you back. - Gary

Every time I watch/listen my THTs impress me. Just got the new Jurassic World Dominion on Thursday and the bass was so much better than the theater it isn’t even funny.

These were removed from a house I bought a couple years ago when they remodeled the family room. All appear to work. Pics won’t load, but it’s (3) R-3650C and (2) R-3650W

there is one in the corner... klipsch would clean up if they made something like that for the heritage line. really beautiful work... now enjoy them before someone mentions your MLP is backwards.

Interested in which THTLPs you went with? Can post a picture of them?..I am thinking about building some for my LaScalas

I like the smell of fresh cut grass, except in the spring and fall when it kicks up the pollen!

Our grass/weeds aren't as thick as yours. I cut 'em wet. It does get a little messy. I come in covered in green mush. Almost cow pie... smells much better

Geeze the rain isn't stopping long enough for the grass to dry here this week. It's getting deep.

....you can call it that if you like. and then I cut weeds down here.... today I half joke abot it taking 3 hours to get that 50 feet from the doghouse. I can find a lot to do along the way LOL

Anytime a pleasure for an audition Brian Ferry´s " Let´s stick together " / 1976 / Polydor Label / Printed in Germany

another late night spin is going on here in a clear night ....11 .58 pm ... Quiet experimental stuff Phil Manzanera´s " Primitive Guitars " 1982 / EG Ltd Label / Printed in Germany

One out of the vault:

I think the basic concept is that you look at the spec sheet for each speaker you are running. If you have high-end speakers and a high-end powered sub, you want to set ALL speakers to SMALL (manual crossover), then manually adjust the crossover for each channel pair (Front, Center, Surround, Surround Back) to the lowest possible setting that is ABOVE the low frequency response rating of the speaker on the spec sheet. For a speaker with a 52Hz response, you would set to 60, for 32hz, you would set 40, etc. But you can play with the settings and see what sounds best in your room as well. As long as the manually adjusted crossover frequency is above the low-frequency response level of a given speaker, then you will have no holes or gaps in the frequency range that is being reproduced. My receiver only has 20Hz increments for manual crossover settings, so for me it is: Speaker Channel: Frequency Response: Crossover Setting FRONT L-R RP-8060FA 32Hz-25kHz +/- 3dB 40Hz CENTER RP-504C 50Hz-25kHz +/- 3dB 60Hz SURROUND L-F RP-600M 44Hz-25kHz +/- 3dB 60Hz SURROUND-BACK L-R RP-502S 58Hz-25kHz +/- 3dB 60Hz I think this is the way; but, I am not the most knowledgeable person here, so others may refine or correct this information. I still need to understand how the Subwoofer crossover setting plays into this, as I notice a crossover setting for it, both in the receiver speaker setup, and on the back of the sub as well.

Okay I went ahead splurged picked up a pair 500-SA mounted them up high on the front wall. Seems to work darn nice... My sub seems to now be my weak point. My 2002 era KSW-15 is just to slow blubbery to mate well with the Belles and the rest of my speakers.. I was digging around Amazon and eBay the Reference R-12SW can be had cheap! The review I've read all seem great many call it tight, articulate and distortion free. At $200 each affording a pair is pretty darn easy! Any thoughts?

Henry's comment about getting "bit" reminded me of a story that has absolutely nothing to do with this thread, but I think some of you will relate. I have a Buggera tube guitar amplifier that came through my house fire relatively unscathed. Somewhere along the line, though, it must have gotten banged around a little because when I fired it up, there was a pop and it died. New fuse...pop. Took it to a local store who farms the repair work out to the only guy in town who repairs tube amps. A couple of days later, I get a call that the amp is ready. When I picked it up, the guy at the music store said the repairman had told him the Buggeras are great little amps, but they are built on a PCB and he had received a rather potent shock as soon as he started working on it. I guess that might be a case for point-to-point wiring.

I need to check but the varnish is likely shot. I will try to use it with a disposable on a scrap of wood. I just checked and my 'good brush' that I use for polyurethane is an old Wooster pro that I bought years ago. I don't see it anymore, but which one do I need for poly as I'd like to have a second and third to put on additional coats while the first one is drying. The poly seems to flow well. Is this what I need, a very soft one for a smooth finish? I'd like to get a few more brushes and at this price it is a no brainer. https://www.amazon.com/Wooster-Brush-5221-2-1-Silver-Paintbrush/dp/B000W7CNBU/ref=psdc_282486_t1_B000IKQSI0 Is this one worth twice the price? Still affordable. https://www.amazon.com/Wooster-Brush-4170-2-1-Lindbeck-Paintbrush/dp/B000IKPSE0?ref_=ast_sto_dp# OK, I keep editing this and have to go to bed but I just read the Yachsman is for oil, marine or urethane. Only $10 each. Should I just buy a bunch of these? https://www.amazon.com/Wooster-Brush-Z1121-2-Yachtsman-2-1/dp/B002YC6FMY#

I have all of those, what else do you have @Emile?

Guess you can recommend them all ...but which one´s your favour ?

Gould can be a complete nutcase: Here he discusses the effect that music can have on animals: (no one above asked the question why *that* dog started barking in the first place. most likely, it was reacting to the music it was hearing, as is demonstrated in the video below, thank you Glenn Gould!) https://youtu.be/57kR6RsV2iA But then he can be a genius as well: https://youtu.be/57kR6RsV2iA

Here we go!

Yes 88 db is too loud for me to enjoy. I prefer under 75 db

Finished the X-wing fighter First hour was fun, then it became a pain in the a$$ as there are 4 wings that are almost identical - but the instructions do just one by one by one by one. Too much repetition for me (at least I did the last 2 wings simultaneously). Haha; could never do the Titanic with TWENTY TIMES the pieces Actually, think Lego's were more fun 50 years ago when one had to use their imagination to come up with designs

That’s one of the indications of good speakers. Enjoy.

Same with my Cornwall IVs. Very good at lower volumes as well as loud.

I promise you , since my last posting " Marc Bolan " a good 2 months ago I have not spun a single record , so you have not missed anything ....will be back soon

This FM radio has its proper merits and I love its 'plastic fantastic' sound, and the added reason is that when I get back home, I will appreciate the warm sound of my Heresies and tube amp even more!