Deang

You have them backwards. Reference Series is above the Synergy Series in quality of components used and quality of sound.f>s> The RB3's retail for $650. Remember -- more times than not you get what you pay for. This is one of those times.f>s> ------------------ S Frontiers/Anthem CD-1f>s> Cary AE-25 SuperAmpf>s> Sonic Frontiers Line 1f>s> Marantz DV-7010f>s> Klipsch LF-10f>s> Klipsch RF7'sf>s> MIT/Monsterf>s> Toshiba 36"f>s> Inside every small problem is a large problem struggling to get outf>s>c>-- 2nd Law of Blissful Ignorancef>s>c>

Hey Ed -- shhhh! You'll blow my sale ------------------ S Frontiers/Anthem CD-1f>s> Cary AE-25 SuperAmpf>s> Sonic Frontiers Line 1f>s> Marantz DV-7010f>s> Klipsch LF-10f>s> Klipsch RF7'sf>s> MIT/Monsterf>s> Toshiba 36"f>s> Inside every small problem is a large problem struggling to get outf>s>c>-- 2nd Law of Blissful Ignorancef>s>c>

You don't need no stinkin remotef>s> I don't know much about the Wave 8's -- however, I have heard that ASL has been plagued with some quality control problems as of late. Hard to go wrong with the price though.f>s> If you are going to go on the cheap -- you might as well go all ASL or even maybe a Jolida integrated.f>s> I think to benefit the most from what the Heresys have to offer -- you should stay all class A triode if you can. I had been running the Anthem Amp1 (EL-34 tubes running in ultralinear) with the Anthem Pre1L (6922 based Line stage) for a while -- and the Super Amp walked all over it. It was a not so subtle differencef>s> ------------------ S Frontiers/Anthem CD-1f>s>Cary AE-25 SuperAmpf>s> Sonic Frontiers Line 1f>s> Marantz DV-7010f>s> Klipsch LF-10f>s> Klipsch RF7'sf>s> MIT/Monsterf>s> Toshiba 36"f>s> Inside every small problem is a large problem struggling to get outf>s>c>-- 2nd Law of Blissful Ignorancef>s>c> This message has been edited by deang on 04-02-2002 at 07:47 PM

It's possible they were 'B' stock -- but without the serial numbers there is no way to know. Post the serial numbers and maybe someone will be able to help you. Still a great deal though. Welcome to the board! ------------------ S Frontiers/Anthem CD-1f>s> Cary AE-25 SuperAmpf>s> Sonic Frontiers Line 1f>s> Marantz DV-7010f>s> Klipsch LF-10f>s> Klipsch RF7'sf>s> MIT/Monsterf>s> Toshiba 36"f>s> Inside every small problem is a large problem struggling to get outf>s>c>-- 2nd Law of Blissful Ignorancef>s>c>

The main difference between mine and the $1400 version is that mine is still 15 watts instead of 20. The previous owner ordered the standard version, but had them perform the oil and film cap upgrade, install the volume control knob, and send along a Kimber power cord.f>s> It has just the two inputs (L/R) -- so you would need a preamp if you wanted to use more sources than a CD player. The inputs are very nice. They are Kimber single ended inputs and are very solid -- not like the chinzy, gold plated inputs you usually see on audio equipment.f>s> I do not remember with absolute certainty - but I think this amp with the mods and power cord was almost $1500. I would sure hate to part with that power cord -- I'm sure it's the reason the amp sounds so good.f>s> ------------------ S Frontiers/Anthem CD-1f>s> Cary AE-25 SuperAmpf>s> Sonic Frontiers Line 1f>s> Marantz DV-7010f>s> Klipsch LF-10f>s> Klipsch RF7'sf>s> MIT/Monsterf>s> Toshiba 36"f>s> Inside every small problem is a large problem struggling to get outf>s>c> -- 2nd Law of Blissful Ignorancef>s>c> This message has been edited by deang on 04-02-2002 at 02:36 PM

Actually, the full blown version is $2000. You can also buy these from Upscale Audio. The following link shows you the pricing options. http://www.upscaleaudio.com/ These amps are not switchable between pentode and triode. They come wired in triode only. Each step up gives you a little more power. With the efficiency of the Heresys, and the fact that you don't want to bankrupt yourself -- why not just buy the base model for $1200? Or -- since I want to upgrade to the DJH version -- why not buy mine for $975. It comes with the upgraded oil filled caps, Kimber power cord, and has a built in volume control so you can run it CD direct. You can also use a preamp -- you just have to turn the volume control knob all the over. ------------------ S Frontiers/Anthem CD-1f>s> Cary AE-25 SuperAmpf>s> Sonic Frontiers Line 1f>s> Marantz DV-7010f>s> Klipsch LF-10f>s> Klipsch RF7'sf>s> MIT/Monsterf>s> Toshiba 36"f>s> Inside every small problem is a large problem struggling to get outf>s>c>-- 2nd Law of Blissful Ignorancef>s>c> This message has been edited by deang on 04-02-2002 at 12:27 PM

I'm far from an expert but common sense would dictate that the modifications often discussed do indeed make this speaker a pleasure to own -- how else can we explain those who refuse to listen to anything else.f>s> ------------------ S Frontiers/Anthem CD-1f>s> Cary AE-25 SuperAmpf>s> Sonic Frontiers Line 1f>s> Marantz DV-7010f>s> Klipsch LF-10f>s> Klipsch RF7'sf>s> MIT/Monsterf>s> Toshiba 36"f>s> Inside every small problem is a large problem struggling to get outf>s>c>-- 2nd Law of Blissful Ignorancef>s>c> This message has been edited by deang on 04-02-2002 at 11:19 AM

nice review Josh I just bought the Dennis Hadd (Cary Audio) modified AE-25 off of Audiogon for $1000. I'm really happy with this amp. http://131.103.202.229/ampl2/ampl2.html ------------------ S Frontiers/Anthem CD-1f>s> Cary AE-25 SuperAmpf>s> Sonic Frontiers Line 1f>s> Marantz DV-7010f>s> Klipsch LF-10f>s> Klipsch RF7'sf>s> MIT/Monsterf>s> Toshiba 36"f>s> Inside every small problem is a large problem struggling to get outf>s>c>-- 2nd Law of Blissful Ignorancef>s>c>

Jolida - from what I have read, ASL has some quality control problemsf>s> ------------------ S Frontiers/Anthem CD-1f>s> Cary AE-25 SuperAmpf>s> Sonic Frontiers Line 1f>s> Marantz DV-7010f>s> Klipsch LF-10f>s> Klipsch RF7'sf>s> MIT/Monsterf>s> Toshiba 36"f>s> Inside every small problem is a large problem struggling to get outf>s>c>-- 2nd Law of Blissful Ignorancef>s>c> This message has been edited by deang on 04-01-2002 at 12:00 AM

LOL - yea...but you 'poked' me first s>f> ------------------ S Frontiers/Anthem CD-1f>s> Cary AE-25 SuperAmpf>s> Sonic Frontiers Line 1f>s> Marantz DV-7010f>s> Klipsch LF-10f>s> Klipsch RF7'sf>s> MIT/Monsterf>s> Toshiba 36"f>s> Inside every small problem is a large problem struggling to get outf>s>c>-- 2nd Law of Blissful Ignorancef>s>c> This message has been edited by deang on 03-31-2002 at 11:32 PM

My vocabulary is fine -- I was wondering about the instability electrically speaking, as it related to the M-1.5tf>s> Must not be much of an amp if it can't handle a braided speaker cablef>s> ------------------ Cary AE-25 Superampf>s> Sonic Frontiers Line 1f>s> Anthem CD-1f>s> Klipsch RF7'sf>s> MIT/Monsterf>s> "Inside every small problem is a large problem struggling to get out."f>s>c> This message has been edited by deang on 03-31-2002 at 09:21 PM

i think i would have to know more about how that 'talent' knob works before I put down that kind of moneys>f> ------------------------------- S Frontiers/Anthem CD-1f>s> Cary AE-25 SuperAmpf>s> Sonic Frontiers Line 1f>s> Marantz DV-7010f>s> Klipsch LF-10f>s> Klipsch RF7'sf>s> MIT/Monsterf>s> Toshiba 36"f>s> Inside every small problem is a large problem struggling to get outf>s>c>-- 2nd Law of Blissful Ignorancef>s>c> This message has been edited by deang on 03-31-2002 at 10:46 PM

hmmm...whatever happened to giving someone the benefit of the doubt? ------------------ Cary AE-25 Superampf>s> Sonic Frontiers Line 1f>s> Anthem CD-1f>s> Klipsch RF7'sf>s> MIT/Monsterf>s> "Inside every small problem is a large problem struggling to get out."f>s>c>

I wonder what he meant by 'instability'?f>s> ------------------ Cary AE-25 Superampf>s> Sonic Frontiers Line 1f>s> Anthem CD-1f>s> Klipsch RF7'sf>s> MIT/Monsterf>s> "Inside every small problem is a large problem struggling to get out."f>s>c>

last try Cary AE-25 Push-Pull Triodef>s> Sonic Frontiers Line 1f>s> Anthem CD-1f>s> Klipsch RF7'sf>s> MIT/Monsterf>s> This message has been edited by deang on 03-31-2002 at 09:13 PM

one more time Jeesh This message has been edited by deang on 03-31-2002 at 06:51 PM

and another This message has been edited by deang on 03-31-2002 at 06:41 PM

UBB code test again ------------------ Amplifier: Dennis Hadd AE-25 Push-Pull Triodef>s> Preamp: Sonic Frontiers Line 1f>s> CDP: Anthem CD1f>s> Speakers: Klipsch RF7f>s> Cables: MITf>s> This message has been edited by deang on 03-31-2002 at 11:00 PM

UBB code test This message has been edited by deang on 03-31-2002 at 10:59 PM

i just think you are partial to Bose because you haven't heard K-horns yet The 901 is the only speaker Bose makes that is even remotely listenable. It's produces a nifty effect. The 901 needs a good equalizer. There are no highs at all. You will also need a good sub, because there is little output below 50Hz. With a good equalizer and subwoofer, the 901 would do pretty good I think. The downside with the 901 is that since all the drivers are full range - intermodulation distortion is very high at realistic sound pressure levels. The Klipschorns would terribly embarrass the 901's in clarity, dynamics, realism, total output -- and all this, with very low levels of distortion. Colin is right -- it is apples and oranges here. Also, keep in mind that you are comparing a $1500 pair of speakers to a $6000 pair of speakers. If you want 80% of what the K-horn gives you at 1/3 of the price -- get some Klipsch RF7's. ------------------ dean

i printed out this read -- it's great my kids are homeschooled and are currently studying economics -- i have something 'extra' for them to read this week ------------------ dean

just relax and listen like you usually do couple of hours a day for a week is all it takes ------------------ dean

Sorry I got testy Sinatra - I was out of line Hey Ears - having heard the Cornwalls and owning the RF7's -- how would you describe the differences? As far as comments to the effect that one kind of speaker is better suited for HT and another for music -- well, I'm not buying into that. A speaker should be accurate. If it is -- it will do both equally well. ------------------ dean

well...they will produce more bass - but they won't sound better overall you need to start saving your money and get some SVS-ultras or a Klipsch RSW-15 what amp are you using with your RF7's? ------------------ dean

B&K 3140 is nice http://www.bkcomp.com/power.html ------------------ dean