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  1. or, to help a Klipsch brother out I am sending the OP a PM, check your inbox.
  2. I use the Niles Spk -1 ( http://www.4electronicwarehouse.com/products/niles/spk-1.html ) because it is 12 vdc triggered and have it plumbed so that when I turn on my pre-amp it switches and then I turn on the amp. This gives me peace of mind that the delay time allows it to switch before the amp comes up. When pre-amp is powered down, the 12 vdc is removed and the mains switch back to the AVR. With no triggering available on older preamps simply plug a suitable 12 vdc power wart into the switched outlet of the controlling unit. When time allows I will connect it to my AVR on trigger 2 and with an activity programmed via the Harmony 880 I can leave TV on or off (muted) as I like while listening to the stereo. I just got a IPC-6 that I will try out as well for current sensing switching. I also like the Niles AC-3 for cheap reliable triggered power turn ons.
  3. Dean, when you get to it shoot me a PM (or open, board rules withstanding) on what you can do for me, if you want to. If interested please see my post regarding looking for McIntosh advice. May not be applicable but I want to have my system understood as well as possible as I want help from the folks that have been there to avoid repeat mistakes. Thanks, Mike
  4. Last minute I got into auctions and then learned the remove knobs/faceplate, ask the sellers both said "I'm not touching, let's get insurance" so I did. My fingers are crossed. Really my question to mc folks is, given model what's the limit on refurb vs. get another pair...staying ss, not tube. It would dribve me crazy thinking roll tube, rolll tube. See it all happened this weekend when I heard my amps on a set of JBL 250s of a new friend when I went WOW, how efficient are my speakers and I really don't need 400 watts of Mc (unaffordable) to power them. I only get to hear mine and a neighbor's cars stereo in a basement.
  5. Note: Only listing items here to give you a sense of what I have beeen using, NOT FOR SELLING Been around a little while. Collecting and selling to my buddies thru out my military career, back in the day..buy in Japan Y300 yen to the buck, sell to your bud while on leave and then buy another one next year. Always on the buy of mid-fi because I couldn't afford it the "upper crust" and partied the rest. Oh, then it was Crown, McIntosh and Phase Liner but I don't remember the order that I picked for amp/pre-amp/tuner, each was different brand. Never wanted tubes.Oh, but if I had all the bucks now or not spent foolishly then, what a system I've have. In my 50's now, married with a 3 and 6 year old!! My system today consists of: Denon AVR-4306 9/10 (used as pre/pro now, hate the preamp section for music) 2 Onkyo M-508s 9/10 1 Onkyo M-504 9/10 (have additional 504, is inop) 1 Onkyo M-5060R 8/10 1 Onkyo P-304 8/10 1 Onkyo P-308 9/10 Klipsch Chorus IIs 9/10 (used as mains on HT as well, switched w/either Niles speaker selector or manually, rest of HT is Academy, Quartets and RS-7s) Arriving this week: Pro_Ject RM 5SE turntable McIntosh MC2505 ( seen in the past auction http://search-completed.ebay.com/sea...&fsop=1&fsoo=1 McIntosh C-28 (seen here http://search-completed.ebay.com/sea...&fsop=1&fsoo=1 I can not buy another thing period unless I were to sell off some of the Onkyo stuff. I don't know what the condition of the amp and pre-amp is. My question (s): 1) Simply looking at the auctions and using you knowledge of Mc, is this something worth fixing if it turns out bad (throw good money after bad). 2) If all is well, should I immediately forward to a refurb shop and have blueprinted (sorry, I'm a motor head and that's my term) 3) Any thoughts on how much $ not to exceed on either of the above?
  6. I bought a set of caps for my Chorus IIs and Quartets from Bob C. a year or more ago and with the family duties have yet to get them assembled and installed. I went out to the garage today to get back to work on them and found a mangled mess of components, I can not even imagine what happened but none the less I need new [8o|]. Here's what I have: Speaker selection: Chorus II front mains for HT and additional duty as 2 channel, Academy center, Either Quartets or RS-7s serving as rear/side surround (I swap back and forth sometimes using both). Home theater powered by Denon AVR 4306 as pre/pro using Denon M-508s x 2 (200 wpc) and 504s x 2 (165 wpc). Spare Onkyo M-5060R if needed. Pre-amps available now: Onkyo P-304 and P-308 Amp in the mail for 2 channel: McIntosh MC2505 (matching pre-amp is being sought) Turntable arriving this week: Pro_Ject RM 5SE Here's what I want: One set of plug and play entire xover networks for the Chorus IIs and the Acdemy that is complete and ready to install, will play well together in the HT mode (integrate academy a little better if possible, nothing wrong but if changing things why not ask). If I had my wish it would be that the mains were a little less bright in my environment. 14 x 26 x 8 basement room with laminate wood over concrete with large area rug. My room acoustics are in work waiting on fabric. When do I want the xovers, well today of course []
  7. I'm working a deal on craigslist and wondered if we have anyone in this area that I could buy dinner for a inspection of goods.. I would have to find out what specific area. I am looking at an amp, preamp and tuner.
  8. I am working a deal for 7 Outlaw M200 amps off audiogon.and for now will continue using the Denon AVR-4306 for a pre/pro.
  9. I find that calibrated by Ratshack meter and SMS 1 (using SVS PB-12/Plus2) I read about 3-5 watts at 85 db, suggested Denon cal number. I started buying stereo gear while serving Uncle Sam and seemed to buy a new one every year while selling off the last one to friends. Never got to the "pinancle" but sounded better than anyone else's in my circle. Somehow back then I grew up believing that an amp with more wattage with all other advertised specs being equal would sound better. I have also been listening to my Klipsch driven by the Onkyo amps for a LONG time, 20 years or so. I wouldn't even dream of trying to replace the Klipsch, heck, just for the practical reason of I wouldn't know where to start! With that being said I would like to have a little more mellow sound and lose just a little of the harshness. I am slowly building the new xovers for the Chorus and Quarts with new caps from a forum member (Bob) and I am led to believe that any new caps will make the curve be a little more bright. I do get a little crazy late at night and crank up the wattage a wee bit hot, by that time I am not looking at the meters [6]. During a recent amplifier quick fix for a friend I had the opportunity to hear my front mains off a different amp. It was a Pioneer M-90 and it was smooooth. So now I find myself in a quandry, what amp setup do I get. I fiqure that if the auction site prices hold up until I decide I can get about 1500 - 1700 resale for what I have now. I need to feed 5 channels minimum. Sources are Directv HD-DVR, XBox 360 w/HD DVD, PS3 Blu-ray, Samsund DVD with 7.1 analog out to the Denon. Green meters ARE cool to look at though.
  10. I currently drive Chorus IIs, Academy, Quartets and occasionally RS-7s with Onkyo M-508, M-504 amd M-5060R. I have issues with one of my 504s and have been been "looking around". I have found 7 Outlaw M-200s for sell and was wondering what the thoughts of the board are. I am using a Denon 4306 as the pre/pro and mostly (95%) listen to HT movies and concerts. Per chance anyone ever had an opportunity to hear this combo?
  11. I just sent a "sure let's do it now" email. Wonder what's next?
  12. I got the same reply to the inquiry I sent from my home email address. I am going to play along for a little while with this. I have used I Sold It before as there is one right down the street from my house. I looked at an amp there that was listed on ebay, glad I could see it cause it was rough. This has "BACK AWAY" written all over it but I'm gonna have some fun first and if this amp for $1100 is legit I'll buy it. I like the none American way of capitalization and such in the email and the "agent changing id's is classic".
  13. This was the reply I received regarding a McIntosh MC2600 in the Atlanta edition: Thank you for your email. Before i answer you to your questions i have to let you know that i am out of the country for the moment in a business trip. You don`t have to freak out because i can handle the sale anyway and i am aware of the Craigslist warnings " DEAL LOCALLY WITH FOLKS YOU CAN MEET IN PERSON", this is not a scam, i`m just out of the country and i have to sell this before i get back because i need the money right away, and i`m sure you noticed the low price i`m offering so there`s no crime here. I will tell you from the begining that if you decide to move forward with the transaction, i will use I SOLD IT to complete the sale. They offer a very good service, a 10 day money back guarantee starting the day you receive the item and they guarantee that you receive the item exactly as described. So, if you are still interested let me know and i will explain the complete process. The main problem is that i can`t call you or be called because i only have my company phone with me and i am not allowed to use it for personal reasons, so i hope that will not be a big problem because we can comunicate by email. I use my laptop most of the time so you will be sure you will receive a fast answer. Thanks My response: Hello, Sure we can work this, all you have to do is let me know in what I Sold It store the amp is located and I will go there and complete the deal.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Back from them: As i said in my first email i will explain how I SOLD IT works. I SOLD IT is a third party service used for Internet transactions to make them safer and to protect both parties, the buyer and the seller. You will have a 10 day return policy too so you will be sure that you receive the item exactly as described. I am using their services because i had to leave with business and i couldn`t find somebody else to take care of the transaction for me. If you haven`t used I SOLD IT before I will explain how they work: They already have the item in their custody packed, insured and ready for shipping. They will contact you with all the details of this sale (they will send you an invoice ) and with the payment instructions. You will send the payment to one of their agents that is handling our transaction and after that you will send them the payment information so they can verify It. I will have to make you aware of the fact that i don`t know the agent name because they change it in every transaction for security reasons.As soon as they do that the shipping process will start. After you receive the item you will have a 10 day return policy, in this time you will have to decide if you accept it or not. If you do then you will notify them that you accept it so they can send me the payment. If not, they will give you a complete refund and return the item on my expense. If you have other questions please ask, if you don`t then i will need your full name and shipping address so i can have them contact you with your invoice and payment instructions. Regards
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