richieb

Okay, I currently own a Benchmark, a First Watt F3 (Class A of course) Hypex nCore nc400 monoblocks and some other stragglers. According to AudioScience “statistically” speaking the nCores and Benchmark provide the lowest distortion ratings tested. To say either of these ratings highlights or exaggerates any perceived brightness or “sheen” in my Klipsch speakers - they do not. They both provide a blacker background than the F3, barely. I have owned other First Watt and Pass Labs amps which fall the same. For reference my current Klipsch in house are Jubes, LS, H3 and 396. I have owned numerous, and still have single ended monoblocks, tube amps and without question all the above SS amps provide a quieter and far blacker background than tubes. For this reason I rarely run tubes although when I do they sound great. For my ears quality solid state provide the immediate, live sound Klipsch horns offers.

In this day and age people not accepting another’s opinion without being coerced, bullied or called the “label” of the day? Say it ain’t so Mike.

No matter the product companies across the board charge more for their “premium” models. It’s a business marketing strategy - . Heritage models sit atop the Klipsch model line - and naturally command the better materials, the made in USA moniker and such.

Things must be going down the crappper ‘round here - reverting to a peanut butter thread? I quoted this particular one - add about a buck fifty + to that price.

I’ll be the contrarian here - I have had nothing but good luck with FedEx over the many years I’ve been in the hobby. For me, it is my carrier of choice and has always delivered the quickest - . Luck o’ the draw?

That I will agree although all Class D, similar to Class AB or pure Class A presents different flavors. I believe my current Hypex nCores stand above the Wyred4Sound mAmps I once owned. And the latest and greatest Hypex Purifi supposedly stands above nCore. And on it goes -

If “coheres” into a single source means each speaker blending into a center single source or ghost center, I agree. Positioned properly my “underground” Jubes have done this trick for years. Pulled out from front wall and toed as to cross Behind my seated listening position does this is my room.

Our neighbors have chickens and couple ducks and have been given eggs from both. Other than the obviously larger duck egg and the intense yellow-orange color of the yolk I really didn’t taste much difference from store bought. Maybe my taster is gone -

Did you wear a kimono working construction? Asking for a friend -

Damn Micro. Im glad breakfast was fully digested. And after seeing this, I think I’ll skip lunch and dinner is iffy -

- and it should, that’s the idea. Talk, or write, enough mumbo-jumbo and while you’re scratching your head deep in thought, your wallet is being picked clean.

I’d be unloading those butt ugly KHorns and monster Jubes as soon as possible. Otherwise - it’s pennies on the dollar - . Hi, I’m Rich - I’m here to help -

Baah Baah - if so then the black sheep herd. I’m sure you can relate. But as you see, the herd remains -

Apparently you didn’t see the memo - JEM is The go to for Klipsch crossovers - 😉

Easy for you to say - 😏

Jubes are “the one and only” - you’ll find them

A manufactured crises in these trying times? Surely - you jest

Sure they are - keeps driving the mystique and prices ^^^^^. And the more unobtainable the continued mystique. The continued “want”. The continued price escalation - . It’s a viscous circle -

I believe this has been discussed but is there a consensus on the number(s) of “Underground” Jubilee’s in the general public? Professional installations excluded -

Ditto dat ^^^^^

Those are downright gorgeous -

Tightwad, Missouri

Hey, I tried to stir the pot - closed two threads and had the infamous “Oops” you cannot access this topic” reply. Maybe I tried too hard - or so some thought

Use these absurd lead times to your advantage. Order your nice, new comfy recliner or couch and a new refrigerator for the cold beverages you’ll want as you listen to your new amp. Everything should arrive in the next 12-16 months. And who says a well thought out plan won’t come together?

Distortion levels on the combined LS and Benchmark will be astonishing low - . The Benchmark is currently handling Jubilee duties and it ain’t too shabby with those either -