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    WIre gauge for Klipssch Reference Speakers

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/speaker/index.htm

    I no longer needed 15 ft. cables, so I just replaced $300.00 monster 1.4, 15 ft. biwire cables with 5'-0" of Canare 4s11 cable from Blue Jeans Cable which cost $1.05 per foot (Link above). I could not detect any differences between the two. Being 14 gauge I did twist two conductors for (pos. +) & two conductors for (neg -) though. It is very easy to strip and terminate with connectors of your choice.

    McIntosh vs B & K electronics

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    I can't speak to the sound of Macintosh, however I recently began using two B&K 220M monblocks (purchased from Audiogon) with my RF-7's, and feel that the 7's sound the best they ever have. Although going from a stereo amplifier to monoblocks has a lot to do with it too. I'm sure you can't go wrong with either.

    Why do I do this to myself? (Forte II vs. RF-7)

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    Like I said before, there's a definite difference in sensitivity. I'm afraid that I just don't have the time nor the $$ to make the RF-7s sound as good as they can. The Fortes sound wonderful. Music [8]

    Your statement above says it all. In spite of the RF-7's high sensitivity rating, they are a difficult load to drive and require quality amplification (and Dean's mod) to sound their best. While they have always sounded "good", the more power you feed them, the better they sound IMO, and of course more power = more $$$. Enjoy your Forte's!

    "Little guys" demo Heritage in Glenwood, IL

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    FYI:

    According to their website, "The Little Guys" in Glenwood, IL have set up some Heritage speakers in one or more of their listening rooms. Below is an excerpt from their website. I hope to make it there tomorrow or this weekend.

    http://www.thelittleguys.com/

    Come and hear Klipsch Heritage!

    home_klipsch.jpg

    The Little Guys are proud to welcome the Klipsch Heritage Series! These are loudspeakers that continue to impress, even when compared to modern day technologies. Even if you have no plans to buy speakers you should make time to experience the very best from a multi-award winning pioneer in sound.

    FS: Peach - $900

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    Early unit with the Maple case and Rosewood trim around the front. (Dean's old Peach). Just got it back from Mark, had the wiring harness replaced and had a full bench check, all within spec.. I will include 1 set of tubes, either (1) CCA and (2) Siemens e88cc gold pins, or 3 NOS Mullards from Brent Jesse, your choice. Will include both sets of tubes for extra $150. Plus shipping. Cash, check or money order only. No Paypal.

    If interested, have questions or need a photo, please send e-mail to:

    frank.p.hess@sargentlundy.com

    Thanks

    Frank Hess

    Looking for Marantz 7

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    Allan,

    I was leaning towards Marantz 7 based on some reading I did on AA. C22 will also be an excellent choice and I will definitely consider it if I come across a mint unit with wooden cabinet. BTW. My two SPUs are on their way to Down Under.

    Frank, I agree with Guy, those are too good to be true!

    Kudret

    I thought it might be worth investigating, however you're probably right. I thought they might be ok because they were from the U.S. and not international. Guess I'm a little naive. I have a tough time sorting through "Audioweb's" stuff, you're right though, a lot of it looks too good to be true.

    Bottlehead Paramour and Niles DPS-1 amp switch

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    I use a bottlehead Foreplay preamp with an Anthem MCA-20 solid state amplifier (200w) with RF-7's and it does very well. Some would say that a tube pre would make more of an impression on the sonic signature than a solid state front with a tube amplifier, but if you like what you heard that's what's important. If you do get the Paramours, you may want to see what its like with a tube pre.

    Juicy Music Peach Preamp for sale

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    I've always wondered what a Peach would do with my SS Aragon 8008BB amp. I currently have an Aragon Aurum Preamp that I think sounds wonderful with my La Scalas.

    Can anyone give me their thoughts or experience with a Peach and a SS amp?

    Does anyone think this would be a great combo with my La Scalas?

    Thanks,

    I would think it would be very nice. I purchased Dean's Peach to replace a Bottlehead Foreplay that I thought was transparent and couldn't be beat. Just last night I played around with the Peach a little bit, trying to defeat a ground loop/noise issue and my best solution was a 2-prong cheater plug (and tube replacement.) I replaced Dean's Siemens tubes ( I assume Dean was using this with tube amplifiers, the Siemens with the solid state seemed very forward and dry to my ears), with a triplicate of Mullards from Brent Jesse and the new tubes seemed a better match with my solid state amp (input impedence of 10k Ohm) . I am using the Peach with an Anthem MCA-20 and with RF-7's with Dean's upgraded networks, so my guess is that with Heritage it would be a winner as well. I found myself up well past my bedtime last night, am very tired this morning, but can't wait to get home to give it another listen tonight. Oh, and the Lo-Z mode seems much more detailed and revealing than than the high with my SS amp.

    While I have not had a long time to form an opinion, as last night was my first extended listening session, and of course the "new" tubes are still being broken in, my initial impressions are nothing but positive.

    Who uses SS Amps and Tube preamps?

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    I have been using a Bottlehead Foreplay with an Anthem MCA-20 with much success. It is dead quiet with a black backround. It does lack some bass, but the detail and imaging are fantastic. I use this combo for moderate to low level listening.

    On another note, I plan to use a recently purchased Peach with the Anthem, however I'm having issues with a ground loop problem and awaiting new tubes, so I can not comment on this combo as of yet.

    Separates vs. Denon 3806

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    Adding an external amplifier will give you increased imaging, dynamic, bass, etc. because you are decreasing the work your pre/pro's power supply/amplifier has to do. An external amplifier does not have to from be the same manufacturer. Take a look on Audiogon.com to get an idea of the different types available. You will want a solid state amplifier if you are using a solid state pre/pro.

    As far as break in time for a new amp, you might not notice a difference until you listen for a length of time. You will notice that every time you listen to it, it will sound "better" each time, and of course each amplifier is different, so "break-in" time will vary.

    Anyone familiar with Bogen amps?

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    I tried a DB212 (6 watts a side i think) on the cheap. I believe it did have connectors for a p.a. but I have a manual for it and it was for in home use. I used it with a CD player for a while. It was rather old, and being stock took some time to warm up and of course did not have enough juice for RF-7's. I planned to use it for soldering practice, but of course never got around to it. Right now it's sitting in the garage gathering dust. If anyone would like to try it, I would not be opposed to letting it go. It seems I find listening to music more enjoyable than working on equiment. The photo attach doesn't seem to want to work. E-mail me if interested in a photo. frank.p.hess@sargentlundy.com

    Tube compliment=

    (2) 7199 RCA Electron blackplates

    (2) Motorola 12AX7's

    (4) RCA 6V6GT's & (1) Matsushita 6CA4

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