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  1. I see the price has dropped 4K in less that a week. Greed was not their best selling point -- My new KHorns look that good, have the upgrade and were still 75% less than his latest asking. In a way I hope he gets close to that, lets keep the values up on these bad boys.
  2. Try looking at Jim McShane for the single you need. I've bought many tubes from Jim, a real square shooter, I always look there first. Matter of fact a matched pair of Gold Lion KT88's is on the way. Good luck --
  3. Conversely, one would hope that people with badges and guns wouldn't shoot at a person throwing rocks. In the late 60s, my father suffered a complete mental breakdown. Sheriff's deputies had to pick him up on a country road where...he threw rocks at them when they approached. Oddly, they did not seem find it necessary to execute him for this affront to their God-given authority, nor even teach him a lesson with a baton. They simply ducked the rocks and gently brought him under control. They were law enforcement professionals. Dave Well said Dave And I think this just points to the much more extreme and violent society the past 55 years have given us from both the general society and those that police. Don't get me wrong with my pro police comments for as I said earlier I am a biased observer. And yes at the surface the video shows a definite over reaction from police. I'm just stressing that until we walk in those shoes on a daily basis --- Unfortunately the '60's, Andy, Barney and Mayberry are long behind all of us. To our detriment --- I'm out on this, thanks.
  4. Blah. They applied for the job, went through the training and know the risks. Not to mention they wear body armor. The odds are slanted favorably to them. At the end of the day if you can't handle the job without relying on killing someone throwing rocks in your direction then maybe you ought to choose a new career. "They went through training" "Not to mention they wear body armor" " The odds are slanted favorably to them" Do you honestly believe someone can train for every possible scenario in the world we live in where violence is rampant, life don't mean **** and guns are the equalizer for BOTH the good AND bad guys? Well hell they wear body armor which must be why you never hear of a cop "being killed in the line of duty". That's just a ridiculous statement. And for sure cops out number criminals and thugs with easy access to guns which certainly slants the odds in their favor. Are you for real? I am completely for real. Perhaps you didn't see the video but going from memory I think I saw 4 maybe 5 officers chasing after one guy in a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. Each of those officers is highly trained and well armed/protected. From what I have read here the officers had just interacted with this individual thus, they should have known if he was armed with more than just rocks. Clearly, he wasn't. So I maintain my position that: they are trained, armored, and ESPECIALLY since 4 or so officers were chasing ONE guy armed with rocks the odds were in their favor. I wonder what your position would be if that had been your brother. A brother of mine would have enough sense not to throw rocks at people with badges and guns
  5. Beautiful tricked Belles on AGon - asking $4500. Zero affiliation - just an avid AGon browser and offering a heads up.
  6. Blah. They applied for the job, went through the training and know the risks. Not to mention they wear body armor. The odds are slanted favorably to them. At the end of the day if you can't handle the job without relying on killing someone throwing rocks in your direction then maybe you ought to choose a new career. "They went through training" "Not to mention they wear body armor" " The odds are slanted favorably to them" Do you honestly believe someone can train for every possible scenario in the world we live in where violence is rampant, life don't mean shit and guns are the equalizer for BOTH the good AND bad guys? Well hell they wear body armor which must be why you never hear of a cop "being killed in the line of duty". That's just a ridiculous statement. And for sure cops out number criminals and thugs with easy access to guns which certainly slants the odds in their favor. Are you for real?
  7. Well at least someone here gets it - although at the surface this seems highly excessive. Am I biased, you bet. My son is an officer in a smaller burb outside KC. I could have used many of the above quotes given but highly charged topics such as this usually turn into pis--- contests. Judging from many comments it doesn't appear anyone is involved in law enforcement or ever has been. If that is true you cannot or should not put yourself into the mind set of a law officer as you sit at your keyboard editorializing away as if you have walked the walk and talked the talk. Until you do its best to thank those that go out every night not knowing what lurks in the front seat of car or in the pocket of an enraged husband at a domestic dispute. I'd bet all of you that critique the general police population by the actions of guys in the video are the first to have 911 on your speed dial. When you neuter your police force hope you all have an ample supply of ammo and Big Stones for when you have to do the dirty work of protectiong for family and your neighbors. Just sayin -
  8. I had heard good things about the 75's and when looking for stand mounts found and bought a pair. Box arrives reasonably well contained and I hear some "clunking" in the package when moved, not good. The driver for one of the horns had completely broken off of the plastic horn. Yeah I was hearing some clunking alright, a driver smashing around inside the cabinet. I was refunded but never got to use/hear the RB's. Them's some big *** stand mounts for sure!
  9. Thanks Moray: Yes it is small integrated tube amp with 4 and 8 ohm taps, I use 8. I use the amp occasionally as it is not my best but still enjoyable. I may give the 4 tap a try as there is nothing to loose. I think I have seen that the K33 is 8 ohm and the K55 is 16. Throw in the two piece ALK slope networks and it becomes confusing, at least for me.
  10. I can use 4 or 8 ohm taps on one of my amps. Which is best for KHorn with ALK networks. I threw 16 ohm in for added discussion.
  11. I'll drink to that, on land. One and done here --
  12. Chances are if it looks like a toy it sounds like one too. If you're going this route invest in something that might produce a positive difference. If I took this to my Nurse Practioner daughter, former ICU nurse at a children's hospital and new mother I have no doubts I would leave with this contraption wrapped around my neck. I doubt being Thebes approved will cut much slack in my noose.
  13. A timely topic I've been following as I am considering having a 45 amp built for my KHorns. My current SE is either KT66 or KT88 depending on rectifier, 6-8 watts for the former 10-12 the later. Speakers are 21 feet apart, I sit either 14 or 19 feet back with another 12 feet to the back wall. (what a sonic difference that 5 feet further back makes!) Either tube is plenty loud with impressive bass. Even the 66's will easily load the room. I do understand the sweetness of the 45 but must admit am a bit shy of 2 watts. Then again I think circuit design and quality transformers can make a real difference in soundstage, bass control and tone. And here I have little doubt amp construction will be the least of my concerns.
  14. Although I have determined my Fast Lane top hat KHorns sound best with a KT66 SE integrated I wouldn't mind putting a vintage Mac in the mix. In mind are the 5100, 6100 or 6200. I would buy from a reputable restorer like Audio Classic or DeWick so to enjoy the piece at its full potential. Anyone with direct listening experience with any of the mentioned on KHorns or LS? Thanks
  15. Rich Please make a decision. Thanks Eth2 - I have decided and said I would take it. Schu clarified with me it was indeed both pieces and last night I asked for a PPal address to conclude the deal. I sent a PM last evening and another this morning as you can see above including my email address. I have yet to hear back. Last night I only asked if the unit could be used for both MM and MC. Schu has my confirmation to buy, I just need to know how to pay. Sorry for any confusion if I wasn't clear enough. Thanks
  16. Yep those are magnificent er, ah the KHorns that is. I know who that is and have spoken with him before. Good Luck
  17. Hey Schu Another PM sent this morning Rich
  18. Hello Joessporster As you might have missed above I asked for clarification from Schu and if indeed both the tubed preamp and SUT are what he is selling I said I would take it. Have yet to hear back from Schu. Thanks in advance
  19. See that's the deal there is no cutting involved. I am just undoing a twisted/tied 8 ft pair of Kimbers that was used for bi- wire. All I am doing is taking those apart giving me four individual 8 ft cables. I then splice those two eight footers together for my 16 ft. Nothing cut or damaged other than trimming, tidying the ends. I have finished one spliced with electrical tape and she don't look bad. Bet the electrons have no idea they are now interwoven!
  20. So Schu Just to be clear, I'm slow You offering Both pieces, the tubed phono preamp And the separate step up transformer amp for MC for 475$ shipped? If so I'll take it Thanks Rich
  21. All good, sensible answers, thanks. I think I'll try the simple twist and tape method. But will do a meticulous job of interfacing each strand of copper to keep the Kimber focus and transparency! The cables will still be good to go as four eight foot lengths should the results be unsatisfactory, which as most of you said is doubtful. Yeah Jim - what is the plastic coat you speak of - Plasti Dip?
  22. And to use your recent quote to my splicing question - " If someone says they don't quite look right, I would invite them to leave". Love it --
  23. Billy Bob I am using runs of 12 gauge copper machine hook up wire which in itself sounds pretty nice- I think. So splicing the Kimber would be my comparison. And you're right I've got nothin' to loose -
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