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Goodbye (also called Goodbye Cream)[2] is the fourth and final studio album by Cream, with three tracks recorded live, and three recorded in the studio. It was released in Europe by Polydor Records and by Atco Records in the United States, debuting in Billboard on 15 February 1969.[3] It reached number one in the United Kingdom and number two in the United States. A single, "Badge", was subsequently released from the album a month later. The album was released after Cream disbanded in November 1968.[4] The group started their farewell tour on 4 October 1968 in Oakland, California[5] and 15 days later on 19 October the group performed at The Forum in Los Angeles where the three live recordings on Goodbye were recorded with Felix Pappalardi and engineers Adrian Barber and Bill Halverson.[1] This is the limited live collection from the Forum in LA. Great listen. Garcia is Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia's first solo album, released in January 1972. Toulouse Street is the second studio album by American rock band the Doobie Brothers. It was released in July 1972, by Warner Bros. Records. It was the band's first album with bassist Tiran Porter and also the first with drummer Michael Hossack to augment existing drummer John Hartman, putting in place their trademark twin-drummer sound. Toulouse Street is the name of a street in the French Quarter of New Orleans. The cover and inside centerfold photos were taken at a former brothel on Toulouse Street. The album peaked at number 21 on the Billboard 200. My old quad lp never sounded better. Such a great old album.

and these today So buddies ....have a good time , take care of you and don´t forget that I´m the observer 😂

Sad news indeed. Larry was one of those special people you are happy to have in your life. His intellect always left me in awe. Holder of a PhD and an MD, a government career in the Public Health Service, he was a passionate and knowledgeable fan of classical music, yet also liked folk music. A good example of his love for and proselytizing of the classics was when he went into Bethesda Naval Hospital for some surgery and the next concert we attended his surgeon joined us for the concert! His presence graced the finest of concert halls, but he'd also don chaps and cowboy gear for his annual journey to Custer/Battle of Big Horn reenactments. He was an ardent lover of history, and never was without a history book at his side. A truly knowledgeable lover of high end stereo equipment, I always learned something when we'd go to the Capitol Audiofest together. Indeed he was always happy to share his knowledge and had a gentle sense of fun and humor. Granted, he was a bit quirky. Sometimes it was like we had an alien in our presence because somethings he just didn't get, but he knew that (well not all the time) and allowed for it. He had a full life, an interesting life, and an intellectual life, and what more could one ask for. Sleep well Larry.

https://www.discogs.com/release/23535983-Dream-Theater-The-Number-Of-The-Beast-2002

Thank you Dave for the very kind words! ...and yes, as you say, 'classy' is a good fit for the room setting. My late partner put the room together over 17 years ago. We NEVER had any audio in here, as it was a room for visiting company and conversation. After his passing, lots of the furniture went back to the family which opened the space up, and then I got the crazy idea to put together an audio system for it little by little up till now. The two white love seats were his mom's from her condo, and those of course stayed. Never thought the room would be so well adapted for a system let alone the Klipsch Forte 4's, but, here it is, and enjoying the very musical results there of. Thanks again everyone, and best wishes for GOOD HEALTH and many more years of music enjoyment to you all !

Black Sabbath Spaceship Vertigo Label. Perhaps only 500-1,000 pressed.

From four until late, I was wringing my hands and crying. From four until late, I was wringing my hands and crying. I believe to my soul That your daddy's Gulfport bound. From four until late, She made me a no-good barroom clown. From four until late, She made me a no-good barroom clown. You know, she won't do nothing But tear a good man's reputation down. A woman is like a dresser, Some man always running through its drawers. A woman is like a dresser, Some man always running through its drawers. She cause so many men To wear an apron overall. When I leave this town, I will bid you fare farewell. When I leave this town, I will bid you fare farewell. And when I return again, You'll have a great long story to tell. ATCO Mono

Today's humor: This guy on Marketplace is selling the Vega's for $400 (Complete with severe damage by the way!) ...but better yet is his apparent solution for missing dust caps on the Polk Audio speakers sitting right next to the ones for sale. Nothing says this guy values quality like replacing the dust caps with plastic solo cups... complete with glue running down the entire speaker cone! I hope one day to rise to the level of his craftsmanship! If you want in on this sweet deal, it's in Elgin, Illinois.

Well, some records I spun yesterday

https://www.discogs.com/release/1453754-Jethro-Tull-Under-Wraps

Robert Ludwig copy. Not as dynamic as Led Zeppelin II Robert Ludwig but plenty good.

I'll spin some Cars for ya!

Naa, not really. i picked up a greatest hits collection a few years back for cheap- -and liked it. The CD went to my shelf... Then I got a few LPs in exchange for some LDs one being a DT album and since then I´m buying bit by bit. The nice thing about these InsideOut editions is, you always get the LP and the CD as a double-feature.

@AndreG. Dream Theater? Yea, I chuckled. Boys take ya for a ride? lol Nice video @dirtmudd thanks! Have most of them but made a lil list. It's fun throwin 'em down today for a lil change of pace. Been years since I've heard a lot of them. Now WHERE is that ELP Brain salad? Everything BUT that. I did all 4 stops in 71 at the old Cleveland Public auditorium on their Tarkus tour. After the response to the initial show we had them back for 3 nights in a row in the spring.. Then in 74 they did the World Series of Rock at the old Cleveland stadium. That's the one that just about killed me. That gong... lolol The hunt begins! It's here somewhere! 😂

Will see if I can figure out that whole “downsizing” thing!

LarryC, Rest In Peace

The number one pick Is my favorite ! Never thought of it as audiophile.

Bad Co >>> Susanna 🤩😍

Just a few from yesterday's run. Crazy day today cause I'm loadin up again! Watchin a bit of college hoops, volume down and cookin with gas! Straight Shooter is the second studio album by the English hard rock supergroup Bad Company. The album was released on 28 March 1975.[5] The album reached number 3 on both the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200.[6][7] It was certified gold (500,000 units sold) by the Recording Industry Association of America a month after its release.[8] The album was remastered and re-released in 1994. The track "Shooting Star" (written by lead singer Paul Rodgers) was lyrically inspired by the drug and alcohol-related deaths of guitarist Jimi Hendrix and other rock musicians. Full Moon Fever is the debut solo studio album by Tom Petty, released on April 24, 1989, by MCA Records. It features contributions from members of his band the Heartbreakers, notably Mike Campbell, as well as Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison (who died prior to its release), and George Harrison, Petty's bandmates in the Traveling Wilburys.[2][3] The record shows Petty exploring his musical roots with nods to his influences.[4] The songwriting is mainly collaborations between Petty and Lynne, who was also a producer on the album. Full Moon Fever became a commercial and critical success, peaking at No. 3 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and being certified 5× platinum in the United States and 6× platinum in Canada.[5][6][7] Cheap Thrills is the second studio album by American rock band Big Brother and the Holding Company, issued by Columbia Records in 1968. Cheap Thrills was the band's final album with lead singer Janis Joplin before she left to begin a solo career. For Cheap Thrills, the band and producer John Simon incorporated recordings of crowd noises to give the impression of a live album, for which it was subsequently mistaken by many listeners. Only "Ball and Chain" was actually recorded in concert at the Winterland Ballroom.[2][3] Cheap Thrills reached number one on the charts for eight nonconsecutive weeks in 1968. If you ain't got it ya darn sure better git it! Classic and Janis is ahhhhmazing! Sometimes You Win is a studio album by the American band Dr. Hook, released in 1979. It was produced by Ron Haffkine.[2] The album contains three of the band's most commercially successful singles: "When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman" (also included on their previous album Pleasure and Pain), "Better Love Next Time" and "Sexy Eyes."

I bought a pair of Belles back in early 80s. Ebony finish. Was told special order that went south! I have not ever seen or heard about that finish on Belle speakers. The tag on the back says BK MEL. Serial #s are 8512929 and 30. Not sure what the “MEL” stands for. They were and still are a very slick looking set of speakers. Thanks for any info..

dutch prince: https://www.atube-highfidelity.nl/nieuws/bernhard-van-oranje-kiest-voor-klipsch-mcintosh/ (translation) BERNHARD VAN ORANJE CHOOSES KLIPSCH AND MCINTOSH Alongside the Hifi Rose RS150B and high-end cabling from Audioquest THE BEGINNING A project for an installation like this doesn't come together in just a few days. The initial encounter dates back to March 2022 when Bernhard visited our old showroom on Argonweg in Almere to listen to the Klipsch Klipschorns. Why Klipsch? Well, during a trip to America, he had experienced the combination of Klipsch + McIntosh, and both the looks and sound had stayed with him. After a thorough listening session, the initial impression of the Klipschorns was positive. By that time, we had moved into our new showroom on Televisieweg, where we were the only ones in the Netherlands to have the Klipsch Jubilee's. Considering Bernhard's preferences and the dimensions of the room where the speakers were going to be placed, we couldn't recommend anything else but to give the Jubilee's a try. So, as the saying goes, it was done, and we continued with a listening session featuring the Jubilee's in our new showroom. The Jubilee's, in comparison to the Klipschorns, showcased remarkable versatility. While the Klipschorns excelled in genres like Diana Krall in a live concert or Jazz from Miles Davis and Mozart's Requiem, the Jubilee's, without any adjustments to the equipment or settings, could make Armin van Buuren and Martin Garrix sound like the best nightclub installation you've ever heard. They delivered power, bass, and dynamics you'd desire, yet maintained the softness and finesse of a hi-fi set, allowing you to enjoy high volumes without discomfort after just 2 minutes. Where the Klipschorns made a good impression, the Jubilee's were practically a no-brainer, and this set was nearly perfection in every sense of the word. After finalizing the order, we proudly and enthusiastically went to Amsterdam multiple times to install and fine-tune this set. We also collaborated with other parties extensively to seamlessly integrate the installation into the bar/wall unit where it now stands beautifully. THE SET To fill a space of approximately 8x12 with a ceiling about 6 meters high with grand and beautiful sound, there's arguably no speaker better suited than the Klipsch Jubilee. The flagship model of Klipsch leaves nothing to the imagination. Despite being beautifully integrated into a colossal bar by a furniture maker, they might seem somewhat manageable in size. However, don't be deceived by the dimensions of these powerhouses (DxWxH): 76,127,175 cm. The Klipsch Jubilee's, with their external active crossover, require at least 2 stereo power amplifiers to independently drive the mid/high and low frequencies of both speakers. When you think of iconic, reliable, and powerful, you usually think of only one brand... McIntosh. With the C53 serving as the preamplifier and the MC462 and MC312 as the power amplifiers, there is extreme control over the sound, even at very high volumes. The MC462, with 2x 450 watts, handles the low frequencies. As mentioned, these massive cabinets can produce an immense amount of pressure and low-end. To continuously do this for hours on end, no amplifier suits better than the MC462. Additionally, the MC312 is the amplifier for the mid/high frequencies with 2x 300 watts, more than sufficient for the highly efficient Klipsch drivers with the mega horn. In addition to musicality, the set had to be an eye-catcher. Despite the large space they occupy, you're immediately drawn to the cabinet with all the McIntosh equipment and their dancing VU meters upon entering. Equally impressive is the Hifi Rose RS150B. This streamer with a full-size touchscreen display uniquely and addictively displays the album art of the current music. For cabling, we looked at the top segment of Audioquest, from Robin Hood to Black Beauty, and also Monsoon and NRG. A set like this would not be complete without reliable and high-quality cabling. LIST OF EQUIPMENT The set consists of: Klipsch Jubilee McIntosh C53 McIntosh MC462 McIntosh MC312 Hifi Rose RS150B Audioquest Niagara 3000 Audioquest Robin Hood Audioquest Black Beauty Audioquest Monsoon THE FIRST SET OF KLIPSCH JUBILEE At the time of Bernhard's order, the Klipsch Jubilee had just been released. Not only were we the first to have this set ready for demonstration in the Netherlands, but we were also proud to deliver the first consumer set! To immortalize this, we captured it with a plaque and in style. In this way, the already extremely exclusive set gains an extra touch of personality and uniqueness.

Line Magnetic LM-219A (not using this at the moment) currently driving the jubs: Cambridge CXN v2 streamer Mcintosh c220 Preamp First Watt j2, playing on the 402`s 2x mono Hypex Nc500mp playing on the LF bins

It's been so long ago that I forgot what it's like to be stoned, thanks for the reminder. 😜

1985 MEL Macassar Ebony Lacquer Rare Spec Order

So we don't give honest answers here on the Klipsch forum? Really?? I have over 46 years of experience with the Heritage speakers and I always give honest answers as do other forum members.

The output tube of the preamp is working into a low pass filter where the total capacitance of the connecting cable is shunting the output of the tube. A typical rca cable might have 12pF/ft of capacitance between conductor and shield. Example 1. 8-foot cable @ 12pF/ft.. is 96pF. A 12AX7 in the BBX with zero feedback has an output impedance of say 75k ohms. So using that 96pF cable gives an upper bandwidth of a mere 22kHz. That's not going to give you sharp square waves. If I cut the capacitance down to 40pF I get 53kHz which is better. Example 2. Using a Peach in SuperLoZ mode, the output impedance is 600 ohms. So, I can connect 100 feet of cable @12pF/foot (total 1200pF), and I still get a whopping 220kHz bandwidth. THAT will have sharp square waves. Now you understand the reason for the Peach! Keep your cables short, and use low capacitance cable. Now, whether any of this is audible is a complicated matter and depends on many other variables. So, I'm not making a big deal out of it for SQ. But by measurements it is easily measurable. Cheers Travis, M

I just had to ask if those were actually what I thought they were....

Interesting picks !

If you like the way they sound that's all that really matters. You can easily go down a rabbit hole if you start chasing better or improved. Beautiful cabinets! And a log home as well.

I’m over at AK, and if asked there, I would have given the same answer as Heinz (KT88).

As a newbie, I have no idea what stickied threads are or how to access them. When it comes to tech, I have a very slow learning curve. Actually not sure there’s any curve at all! Thanks again for info on the Belles.

You're not the first person to put your hands behind your ears to hear something better, doing so increases the highs and attenuates the lows. Why? It's because your hands aren't big enough to reflect a 34 Hz sound wave

My buddy and I shot that one from my back yard. Had about 4 bodies out shooting time lapse. Man were we trashed when we got done. lol Got the prints and they all looked great. We'll see what happens in April. We're right in the middle of it all I guess. Hotels are booked everywhere in it's path. People making all kinds of plans. Dunno why. I just tell 'em it's gonna rain.

it's a 1989. 3.8L 6cyl. Front wheel drive... What get's me, the title says it listed it at $15,999. Not a cheap car.

My late wife had an early '70s Datsun 1200. Not long after she got that, I was able to get a Datsun 620 pickup (I think), maybe 1974. Those were great vehicles.

I'm using Forte IIIs powered by a single Pass designed ACA (8 wpc) in a room that is approximately 6,000 cubic feet. And, my room does not lend itself to optimal placement or either speakers or listening position. I do not listen at particularly loud levels, and feel the Forte provides more than enough. Even with the low powered ACA I can drive the speakers to what I consider extremely loud. My back of my speakers are about 12" from the from the wall and I find the bass very satisfying. I still want to play more with positioning, but it is pretty good as it is.

I'm glad that I have a tone control, even if it's only analog and simple. But it makes many albums easy to listen to.

not audio but I've been a busy beaver..

Not bad for PIOs........teflons seem to do better in mine 🙂

This looks like a fun event to go to. There is also MWAVE in Lawrence KS in July which should be a good networking event

I think we can overclock that knee scooter easily, and maybe get Warp Nine out of it. Keep your chin up, prayers and thoughts your way. First your knee, and then this happening. I wish you Godspeed in healing, and getting made whole again! Thinking of you!

I am more in line with PWK, I want older Mercedes-Benz 300TD with the vanity plate, Heresy 1! Wagon with room for Heritage and wheelchair hauling when needed.

I hope to be myself committing acts of Heresy once I can figure out how to get one pair of them from Durham, NC to Athens, TN. A little Heresy is good for the Soul, when coupled with McIntosh.

It is beautiful, goes well with Heritage in the house, has my favorite cartridge installed, and should sound great. And I think Paul and Valerie would love it if they were still with us.

And in my days in Smyrna at the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center, I got to hear those Fortes a lot in Mt. Juliet at Bradley's Barn. And I even got the spare pair on loan in my dorm room. Owen was a friend of mine, met him through Harlan Howard. He was a very fine gentleman of the highest respect. All of Nashville loved that gentleman, he loved them back.

The Pickering XV 15/Stanton 680/Stanton 681 family accepts the same stylus options for each other. The 681 line is the Calibrated models like the EEE and A which have individual response curves included in the package. The 681 from 1967 to the end of vinyl was the recording industry and broadcasting reference standard cartridge in the USA.

NAB is the USA standard tape equalization curve. CCIR/DIN is the European curve used for tape recording. Technically speaking the latter is superior with modern tapes and recording technique. Only tape which should be baked is a select few backcoated formulas known for sticky shed syndrome. The tone oscillator is for test tones for level and azimuth to facilitate playback on other machines. Do you have a manual for your machine? If you do not I have a PDF scanned manual I can email you. I own one of these fine machines and know them well from using them at home and in broadcasting work as operator and engineer. And happy to assist you on learning your machine's features. You have a superb tape machine, one of the finest made and a broadcasting standard for many years. And reliable and very well built.

I think a McIntosh MA 5100 or MA 6200 would be a great Klipsch partner and be a unit you'd enjoy for many years to come. $1000-$1300 would buy you a nice example from Tom Manley at www.mcintoshaudio.com and you'd have great resale value. But you'd likely fall in love with it so much, you'd be hard pressed to get rid of it ever.