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A bit off subject but to the general topic in three decades working in manufacturing/engineering I can say without hesitation that cryoed cutting tools, regardless the material being cut metal, paper etc. tooling was much more durable after being treated. Although a relative expensive process it was easily documented the additional up time vs. cost was worth the expense. And yes I have a few tubes, ac outlet and cable that are cryoed. Do they sound better? Don't know but having seen the process proved in other industries - why not?

That is an interesting give and take. As ML continued toward the inherent advantage for high efficient speakers designs and an amps advantage at milliwatt outputs I thought hum, may be he designing something cost effective for the near-true audiophile. BUT then I looked ta his Daniel Hertz website - didn't take long to blow that hope clean out of the water! Speaker cabinets made by one the preeminent piano builders in the world, one of which required four amps for power. I think I'll save my email asking for pricing. I imagine pricing will be well over what the "normal" ML equipment had been priced at. High efficiency/low power for the - don't think so. ML is still catering the the ultra high end with a new mantra.

I owned the Softone 300b integrated some years back. It was OK, nothing exceptional. Could have been the mediocre tube set that came with it, I didn't see where mega $$$ 300b's would be worth the investment for a "just OK" sounding amp.

My parents Zenith console. Wasn't aware at the time as a young kiddo but yep, tube powered. Turntable, tuner, full range speaker all in a '50's contemporary cabinet. It use to buzz and being maybe 10 yo, I just banged on the side thinking that would clear things up - never worked. Listened to the first Beatles album on that thing as my parents just shook their heads. Other than needing new tubes it is in near mint condition for its age. It now sits downstairs next to a KHorn. A family heirloom blast from the past.

Thanks for the input fellas. DWLawyer I have decided I need a rtr like another ahole. After researching some of the provided sites I see that like many things hi end audio and very much like vinyl, the rtr world is way more expensive than what I would appreciate. Pre-recorded masters - good god they are pricy. More than what I would pay for the 707. I have spent a kings ransom the past 10-15 years buying/selling gear and while my rig appears small compared to the marvelous sets from Wardsweb, it does sound tremendous. I think I'll spend my money on something much more sensible/practical that the wife and grand kids can enjoy -- like a boat.!? (Please, please someone stop me, tell me no you're crazy, for I already know it is. Been there done that).

Thanks Moray Wow - it appears that converting to 2-way is not only costly but technically over my head. I imagine my Fastlane/ALK conversion has already furthered the KHorns to the better with much larger horns within the top hat. I guess sometimes cost/complications do not always lead to greener grass.

If you listen all day and are concerned with heat and current draw, particularly Heat, I would shy from the 6c33. Along with pumpimg out great sound they pump lots of heat. How about a nice SE using the small EL84. I've heard some killer amps using that tube.

All great input guys, thanks. Man the 402 looks massive and dwarfs the bass bin, no matter how it may sound it sure looks odd. And it seems the 510/KHorn bin aren't compatible. My Fastlane top hat uses a much larger horn than stock (bought the speakers from original owner and not sure what horn is used. There is a photo of my speakers as they were being restored by Dave which shows the mid horn, maybe someone can identify? Original owner implied the horn was only one or two Dave specially designed for a KHorn restoration) With what has already been accomplished with my modded Horns leaving well enough alone might be the most practical. They sound stunning

So Moray the 402 is the horn needed? Do you know offhand if it will fit atop the bass bin? Is it compatible with the K55? Will the K55 go high enough or is that a function of the horn/driver combination.

Point well taken

I am wondering about converting my current KHorns to a 2 way design to somehwat replicate a lesser Jubilee but extract the wider dispersion and less distortion of a much larger mid horn in a 2 way concept. My KHorns are already modded with Fastlane top hat and ALK extreme slope xovers AP12 and ES5800. The xovers have provision for converting to 2 way so my question is what horn/driver combination would work both accoustically and fitment wise to install on top of the KHorn bass bin. Would the stock k55 driver work with a specific mid horn or is a new driver mandated? Am I nuts?

I have the opportunity to purchase a local (no shipping) lightly used, mint Pioneer RT 707. From my research the only real downside to the unit is the 7.5 reels vs. the standard 10's. It is reputed to be one of the best sounding and ruggedly built decks of its day. But my reel (get it) question is - what would I do with the damn thing? Record - what? I have yet to check but can you buy high quality recorded tapes? Or it is so damn purdy just set it on the shelf to admire.

Almarro 18 watt SE using 6c33 power tubes Dennis Had 6/10 watt SE / 6 watt with KT66, 10 watt with KT88

Amen to that -- but thought it was rather chilly on Pluto?! You must live in the Southern Hemisphere.

In my experience with many SE tube amps powering every Heritage speaker it it more than just a high DB level you can push but rather the overall sound presentation. Yes a 2a3 amp at 2.5 watts will run all Heritage and rather loudly but overall sound will be "thin" when compared to amps with multiple times the power. Bass, depth of bass, controlling the woofer (particularly with Cornwall) are generally better produced with added power. I thought my SE 10 watt Dennis Had sounded great and does; I thought my SE 18 watt Almarro sounded better and it does but after many sessions my hybrid SS Valve Audio with over ten fold the power beats them all. Bass digs deeper and tighter, mid range is articulate and lightening quick and highs are smooth and crystal. Just cause you have a couple hundred watts doesn't mean you use them but the huge power supplies, caps and the like all contribute to the amps presentation. A few hundred dollars of preamp tubes hasn't hurt the effort either.

Although not a card carrying member of the Coffee Cables bunch I tend to following the thread on a daily basis. This swamp cooler thing - it sounds to me it is the reverse design of a dehumidifier? Am I close?

The model Honda I mentioned in an earlier post is HRC 216. A commercial grade, steel decked, hydrostatic drive mower. It's a heavy beast. I cut a lot of grass so I change oil twice each season and after the last cut of the year. I let it run until the gas is out and it quits, put in fresh oil and in the barn she goes. Next spring 1 pull and I'm cutting grass. These things are built heavier duty but much like the very first Hondas in the US. I was told by more than one dealer that Honda overbuilt their first mowers to such a degree that they did no better than break even as they established the US. I had one of those and it was the bet mower I ever owned, until this one.

Honda commercial at a mower dealer not available at box stores. Hydrostatic tranny, she's a heavy brute. Mines out in the barn so not sure of the model number but like some of the other good ones listed it ain't cheap around 1200 bucks.

Love the rake on that- plenty of front downforce.

"You can call me Ray, you can call me Jay, you can call me RayJay - but donts call me Johnson".

Very true - had an '03/'04, can't quite remember, Nicki Hayden. A true beast of a machine. Much more race bike than street. Even after ZX14, Busa, Gsxr 1000 the RC had me thinking of my mortality. Sold it. The Duc Killer ---

Ah yes another Dodge man - The Dodge Brothers so to speak. 2015 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack SRT 392 Hemi - 485/475 Eight speed ZF Torqueflight Brembo brakes Bilstein shocks Forged aluminum lightweight wheels Track package Active exhaust

too bad after the recount they should have let them all back in like the original roster. would have been awesome! are you a kansas city local? Yep Western Shawnee - Royals season ticket holder (40 games)

I'm kinda' liken' this All Star game. Be like watching the Royals playing an away game!

Although this shows my age my first Dead show was in KC - they were the warm-up band for headliner -- ready -- Iron Butterfly.