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I'm sure this has been covered but I can't seem to find anything relevant. My wife's cousin has a 2-ch setup that includes a modded ST-70, a Bottlehead pre and a pr of Heresies. He is thinking of switching out the Heresies for more HT-friendly speaks and would like to put together a HT system that will integrate with the other pieces. I've had some experience trying to by-pass the HT processor but its been years and the last time it involved things like adjusting the volume controls on both processor and preamp or unplugging the tube amp(s) and plugging the speaks into a 5 channel amp. Neither worked out all that well and I was hoping that someone has come up with a more elegant solution to integrate an existing 2-ch tube setup with an HT processor/amp. Ideally, it would be nice to not have any redundant speaks and the setup can be switched from 2-ch to HT and back without unplugging anything. Its not necessary to use the ST-70 and Bottlehead for HT but I can't think of anyway to utilize them without a hassle. Any ideas?

My 1st listening experience with a nice audio system was a friend's Tympanies and I was quite impressed. I had a pr of Maggie 3.6r a while back hooked up to 150w monoblocks and they sounded very nice but once I heard a horn/SET combo, I set about my new course without hesitation. I was working up to a pr of Quads in my system before I changed direction but from what I had listened to, I'd have needed a decent sub and I've never heard nor incorporated a sub in any 2 channel setup that was satisfying (read: coherent). I did setup a Maggie HT system in my wife's brother-in-law's basement using the smaller panels and he's very happy though he prefers the Klipsch HT setup I put together for him upstairs - Epic CF-3 (front); CF-2 (rear); KV-4 (center); Janis W-1 subs (x2) Having said all that, there's no way of knowing which speakers will sound best to you and the only way you'll know for sure is to put them in your system and go for it. That's what this hobby is all about - do the research, make a choice and follow it through until you find bliss or disenchantment - all the while enjoying the journey and most of all, the music. Have fun

Rusty?! I didn't realize CWs came in metal cabs. [] Seriously, what type of cab are they (a pic would be helpful)? If its raw birch, I'd suggest using mineral spirits applied with 0000 steel wool and wipe off the excess and dirt followed, if necessary, with a very light sanding (be extremely careful around the edges). For Oiled Walnut, etc. follow the mineral spirits with a fresh coat of boiled linseed oil (use a lint-free cloth and rub it in well). For lacquered finishes, follow the mineral oil with a light application of Lacquer Thinner to re-amalgamate (work the surface quickly, applying with a brush along the grain. It will look great, then dull after an hour or so. Use 0000 steel wool very lightly along the grain to buff the finish followed by a paste wax). That should mimic the original Klipsch finish nicely but if you want a shinier finish, use some pumice or buffing polish after the steel wool and before the wax. If the cabinet has been finished in polyurethane or shellac, try the mineral spirits or turpentine wipe but you may have to strip the cabs and start from scratch. Without seeing the grills, I wouldn't want to recommend anything beyond a good vacuuming and maybe a damp wiping with mild detergent. In any case, bleach will do more damage than good and unless your willing to remove the cloth, avoid using a steam cleaner as it will warp the frame. Just start with a very light touch and add more elbow grease judiciously. Hope that helps. Have fun

I second the Zerodust recommendation. I've been using it for almost 10 years and its held up well. It's made of some viscous gob of goo that pulls the dust and dirt off the needle very effectively - no liquid to interact with the stylus. When it gets dirty enough (every 70 uses or so), its easily cleaned with a quick wipe of mild soap and water. It should last a lifetime and the fellow at Sorosound, Mehran is a great guy and very helpful with all things vinyl. Have fun.

That'd be difficult to enforce..wonder if its true. Is there a more reliable news service out there reporting this or is this another one of Fox's BS distillations? Staying with the topic of this thread, on Monday I picked up the Beatles' 'Revolution' on R2R (7.5ips) at the local Salvation Army. I asked everyone in the store where the other tapes were but apparently, this was the only one that came in. Given the nature of donations, I was really hoping that there was a box of these tapes laying around but..no luck. I can't wait to give it a listen. Have fun

Sounds like dirty electricity to me. If it were a hum, I'd suspect bad grounding, a TV or cable box nearby, dimmers and rheostats, or motors and compressors in the circuit (or just close). Since you've experienced it with other components, its most likely coming from the outlet so start there. You may get results by replacing or cleaning up the outlet and tightening the connections. Continue to clean (DeOxit works well) and tighten all connections throughout your system and check the wiring in your Khorns as they may need attention as well. If that doesn't do it, I'd recommend a very good power conditioner or even a balanced conditioner - either can be had for less than $500 but be aware that cheaper PC's tend to either filter out your system's fidelity along with the hiss, fail to filter out the hiss while still curbing the fidelity or (sigh) simply increase the hiss. Klipsch and high-efficiency speaks in general can be quite sensitive to PC's so you may have to try a few before you find one that works. I've also noticed that amps with higher capacitance and buffering tend to pass on a quieter signal but that equates to having some degree of power conditioning in the amp itself. Those amps sound better plugged directly into the all - bypassing any extra conditioning. Good luck and have fun.

Sorry...DP

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Sad news indeed... Special announcement: Dear Wright Sound Customers and Friends, It is with great sadness that we report that George Wright went home to be with the Lord on August 21, 2009. He is celebrating with those who have gone on before him and we will see him again one day. George's passing means the end of Wright Sound company. He was the brillance behind the equipment. Without him, there is no company. Those of you who knew George know that he had a passion for tube equipment and he truly was gifted in electronics. He will be sorely missed for his humor and his incredible knowledge about all things tube related. To all of our customers over the years, George would like to say thanks. It was a heck of a ride and he enjoyed sharing his passion for music with you. Take care, live life to the fullest, and be blessed. Brenda Wright George Wright (son)

No...I wont succumb to your wicked plan. As an aside however, I couldn't help but notice that the paint job on your new Zu's clashes with the Joule Stargates....badly. That system may sound like a match made on heaven but....OMG! Still got any of that blue paint from the Abbeys left over?

TRAITOR!! Hold thy tongue Judas. You may have blinded some of the more trusting members to your chicanery but I know the depths of your guile and your last post clearly exposes this subterfuge. Maybe now folks will see through your conceit and discover that all your seemingly innocent audio ramblings are actually carefully placed enchantments designed to lull Klipsch devotees into following you down this spiral of audio debauchery. Come on folks! Joe's duplicity should be obvious to all of us now. Maybe just banishing him from the Forum isn't enough as he will surely pervert the next forum he insinuates himself into and if we fail to stop him, we will share the responsibility for the horror that ensues. I'll check the Witch Law codes in PA - we may be able to finish him once and for all - a 'Joe-B-Que' if you will.

Ya know...I didn't even think of that angle. He does inflect an almost too casual Pennsylvania via Indiana accent...maybe too casual as to throw us off. Now that you mention it, I can see him with a germanic or eastern european accent behind that PA Dutchboy smile. That would almost certainly explain his recent dealings and strange-audio obsessions with odd-looking horns and OTL and SET amps. Hmmmmm...I'm seeing Joe from a whole new perspective and it suddenly scares me to think that he knows where I live!

Oh sure, he's a nice fella and there's plenty of folks here that have benefitted from his hand-me-down deals and giveaways (myself included). I'll also concede that he' s had more Klipsch products run through his house than 95% of us and he's been pretty upfront with his experiences and opinions regarding his many audio adventures. By my calculations, he changes a major component in his system every 6-8 weeks and totally overhauls his system every 9 months or so. My concern is that he hasn't had a piece o' Klipsch in his house for almost 2 months and I seriously doubt he's had any Klipsch in his system for at least 6 months. Now he's on our forum barking on about some speakers from Zu....ZU?! I mean really... Zu's been around for what, 10 years? While there are other members who don't have anything with a Klipsch badge in their system, Joe stands out as someone who has drunk deeply and often from the Klipsch offerings yet his peak Klipsch days seem to be behind him and with his latest, more esoteric finds, I feel compelled to express my misgivings. If cutting him off completely is too harsh or if some of you guys are actually interested in his quest/descent into audio exotica, maybe Amy can place him on some kind of probation. We can monitor his comings and goings on the forums and keep a tab on his procurements. If after, say 6 months, he's still Klipschless, I say let's lock him out. I'll send him a link to the AudioNervosa forum as I think that's the direction he's heading and those guys might be able to help him get it back together....we're too late to save him here.

Sounds like you have a short. First, do not install another tube in your pre - the fuse(s) should blow before any tubes in any decently designed component and VTL has/had some pretty nice designs. Unplug the preamp and pull the fuse as it should be shot too (and might explain why the other tubes are cool). Next, check for scorch marks around the resistors and connections - especially near the bad tube socket. Also, look for dry, cracked and leaking caps though they usually cause the resistors to blow first. Look around the chassis to see if any foreign objects may have found their way in and look at the traces and/or connections for rusty-looking or especially dull solder joints. Check the tube socket carefully for scorch marks and make sure the wiring is intact and nothing's touching that shouldn't be. Check for loose wires and make sure the ground is tight. A dusty or dirty chassis may cause an arc too. If nothing looks suspicious, its time to take it to the shop (unless you're handy with a multimeter and know how to safely negotiate around a power supply). Sorry for your loss and good luck.

If I had to guess, I'd say that you may have accidentally doubled up on your meds this am. That would most likely explain why you'd want to spin Perry Como in the first place. Meds aside, you may be right - this isn't the first time I've heard Mr. Como's name and "uninvolving, dull and lifeless" in the same sentence. Also, playing Little Richard and Perry Como in the same session could be too much of a jolt - may cause heart palpitations. Maybe you should go back to Andy Williams or even Engelbert if your blood sugars are in line. If those guys bring on a diabetic seizure, then I'd suggest Bobby Darin - but only the early stuff. Have fun!

I think that would have gone on Bob's lap. That would've been the only place that it'd fit - Bob's R2R days are behind him but he offered anyway and believe me...I considered it but the TEAC was truly big and weighed over 50lbs. It would've been too heavy and possibly painful a few minutes up the road (and home was over an hour away). I figured the deck was better off with the seller than deserted on the side of the road. I thought about making another trip down and the gentleman offered to send it up with his nephew in a couple of weeks but nothing ever panned out..oh well.

Easy! - I fit a pr of Khorns, some Marantz gear (model 10 tuner, 2 model 15 amps, 7t preamp), and my friend Bob in a Toyota RAV4. We were also given a big TEAC R2R deck but couldn't find a safe spot for it. Everything made it from DC to his home A-OK but I couldn't see through the rear-view mirror which can be a bit disconcerting on the DC and B'more loops. I think we stood the bass bins up and the tops fit nicely behind them on their faces. Have fun!

I'm with Colin on this one Serg just needs to turn his basement into his sub chamber Sorry, I as referring to the Community PA's.

I had a Mitsubishi 'DC' amp (30w, I think) a while back and its one of the better sounding SS amps I've played with. I liked it better than a couple of McIntosh SS amps (MC-250, 2100) - nicer soundstage and transients though not quite as deep on the bass. I sold it to a friend who still uses it and he's quite satisfied. Just my 2 cents.

Big, explosive and impressive sound for sure but 42Hz - you'll be looking forever to find compatible subs to match with 'em in the warehouse you'll need to house them..he, he.

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89.7 WTMD here in Towson, MD. The university station is close by so I get excellent reception and aside from a penchant for Coldplay, they have an exceptional selection of eclectic music for old farts like myself. Just yesterday, I heard Genesis' 'Supper's Ready' - a 12 minute progressive tome that I've only heard a handful of times on the radio and never on a commercial station. They are running a fund drive at the moment and have been counting down the top 897 artists over the last 2 weeks, playing a few selections from each artist. They've just gotten to #105 (coincidentally, Genesis) and are playing 'The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway' as I'm writing this. I tried various internet and digital stations through the SlimServer but the sound as quite compressed and flat so I'm stuck with analogue broadcasts until they run out. There's 5 or 6 decent stations in the area that play a nice mix - mostly jazz, blues and progressive rock but I've lost a couple of stations that switched to digital-only recently.

The Ed Palermo Big Band's latest album - 'Eddy Loves Frank'. Great tribute album of Frank Zappa's work. He came to Baltimore a few years ago for a release party for his last album, 'Take Your Clothes Off...' (another Zappa tribute) and squeezed his +10 pc. band onto a very small stage at the Sonar yet still managed to put on a great show. The band plays almost exclusively in NYC and I highly recommend checking it out if you ever get the chance. I also picked up a very nice promo copy of the Dave Brubeck Quartet's "Anything Goes' yesterday but I haven't had a chance to give it a spin yet.