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OK. After some research here, I am ready to buy one of Lam's pre-amps and amps. My questions are: 1) What are the "mods" that were done by the starter of this post and why? Was the pre-amp not good enough as is? 2) Which pre-amp is best (he has two) and which amp (he has three)? Here is the link to his available items: http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=zagger1&include=0&since=-1&sort=3&rows=50 By the way I have 1980 Cornwalls all original. If anyone thinks this is not the way to go with these speakers, please inform me. I will also need to know how to connect all this stuff together and to the speakers...(A bonafide tube newbie!) Many Thanks from a first time tube buyer. rtrott

Fantastic!!! Just what I was looking for...Many thanks.

Some very good and knowledgeable replies here. Again, my intention was not to project any opinion either way on the newer Klipsch products -- just to discuss the rumor. I appreciate the responses. I think this is a very interesting topic and I hope others do as well. rtrott

Well, I know that alot of people I have come across over the past 10 years or so have heard the same thing but I wanted to put it up for discussion here. My intentions are purely honest here, because I do not know the facts as I am a "classic" Klipsch man. I have heard that Paul Klipsch was born in Elkhart, Ind., in 1904 and he became enamored with audio as a boy after his mother moved the family phonograph into a corner and the sound improved. He was an engineer with patents in acoustics, ballistics and geophysics. Klipsch founded the company that bears his name in 1946. Klipsch created a corner, horn-loaded speaker design that is still in production. The sound moves from the speaker and uses the walls of the room to effectively extend the horn, creating a rich sound that can emulate an orchestral setting. At some point, Paul stepped down and a relative (Fred?) took over the company now located in Indianapolis. The rumor at that point developed and spread over time that the Klipsch product no longer retained the dedication to quality and sonic refinement that Paul Klipsch was dedicated to. In other words, they started cutting corners and putting out more of a product for the masses (read: Bose). My question is, of course: Is there any truth to this relatively widespread rumor? I am sure that everyone knows but just in case, Paul Klipsch died in Hope, AR in May 2002 at age 98. I can tell you that around the time Paul allegedly stepped down, the product did take on quite a different look and construction in which they did lose some of that sturdiness, refinement, etc. Hope I havent offended anyone, rtrott

Colin: I cant thank you enough for taking time out to include those extremely helpful statements. Thanks to you I no longer feel completely lost. Very informative and comforting to a tube neophyte. rtrott

Oops. Max, my email is trottlaw@charter.net. Many Thanks.

Ok, I just received my 1980 Cornwalls and thru what I have read here, tube equipment is the way to go. I am considering Edmund Lam's pre-amp and amp but I have no clue what a tube really is or does. I cant decipher the terms/model#s/etc used on this site either. Can someone direct me to a "Tubes for dummies" post so that I can figure out what I am doing? Thanks rtrott

Max: I am interested in this music as well. I find it quite captivating. Are you willing to make an extra copy of your "Turkish Greats"? Thanks rtrott

THanks Jeff. The speakers do not seem to look "Raw" maybe that is decieving. Is there any way (or need) to get a reprinted label for the other speaker? What do you do if neither one had the labels? Thanks rtrott

Well, I bought these off a friend who had bought them from the original owner. I am extremely excited based upon what I have read here. Unfortunately, only one of the pair has the label on the back. My initial question is: 1) Based upon the information on the one label what do I have?? It reads: Type: CBR Serial: 24U810 Inspected: Bill Gibson Tested: N W Bradford. I have used the info on here which leads me to guess they are 1980s. 2)I would love to hear what anyone's opinion of what I have here? 3) I am also considering Edmund Lam's Pre-Amp and 300B both available on ebay...Does anyone feel that combo is good? Many thanks and I am elated to be a Cornwall owner (Hopefully I got a decent pair). rtrott

Gary: Is that expensive/worth it (reveneering)? How would I find someone qualified? I am in the Dallas/FtWorth area... Thanks rtrott

Thanks Speed and everyone else for the advice on the KG4 exterior thus far. How about testing the drivers and determining if the speakers are working as intended? Thanks rtrott

Jim: How is the Scott 299 going to sound in relation to your McIntosh 250? I sure like the way your 250 looks...!!! rtrott

thanks Jim. Craig, you have mail. Jim, should I run the tube amp through my Outlaw 1050? I am confused as to connectivity as I am a true newbie to tube amps. thanks rtrott

I let it go at 330.00....anyone know where I can find one (or something as good or better for my Cornwalls)? thanks