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Mapleshade Samson.

Dmitry - congrats on your new gear. Hope to get a chance to hear it! Frank

I'm relatively new here at the forum, as compared to many of you. Since being around, I have sensed that there was a feeling that we Klipsch fans are excluded from some segments of the audio community. Speaking for myself, I don't really care because I know my speakers sound GREAT. To some extent this exclusion was most apparent in the lack of reviews of our speakers by the audio "experts" at Stereophile, TAS, etc. Now that Stereophile has done a review (or maybe a commentary) on the new LaScalas, I expected far more reaction from forum members. Having read the article a couple times, I agree with some of the comments above. The article does wander a bit, and there are ups and downs. But it's a rare audio product, if any, that is perfect. Let's face it, all speakers have their plus and minus factors - even Klipsch - there's always some one who wants more of this or less of that. Despite some words that aren't positive, it seems to me that Tellig has given the ultimate endorsement that a reviewer can bestow by actually purchasing that which he was reviewing (and, for most of us, we're not talking about a 'pocket change' item). The fact that Had (and perhaps others) bought the LaScalas as well is icing on the cake. Now, how do we get some one to review the Khorns? Congrats to all at Klipsch!!!

Speaking of big and expensive (not necessarily in that order): www.tuberesearchlabs.com/products/gt800.htm

I've had my 16.5 for several months now. Very easy to use and does a great job getting the records clean. Here's a site that has a nice "how to" video. Go for it! http://www.laser-vinyl.com/RecordCare/VPI_HW165.htm

Where can you get the ethrafoam?

I'd like to get some additional information as well. My situation is similar. One of my Khorns is nicely tucked into a corner, but the other one is more of a challenge. Although the back wall is flat, the right hand wall - as you face the speaker - has the old style baseboard heating, which is rather tall. I'm against the back wall, but on the other side there is a gap of 3 or 4 inches, and I can't get tight into the corner. Although the sound is still good, I want the Khorns to sound their best. I'm not quite ready to surgically remove the heating elements at this point. Any additional help would be appreciated.

Here's my Mapleshade Samson rack. I've been very happy with it, and plan to order a second one for my analog rig.

I have a laquer finish on my Khorns. I saw a suugestion above for Murphy's wood soap. Any other good choices for a laquered finish?

Scott - that Khorn looks terrific, and very snug in that corner. I suspect that mine are going to look pretty much like yours. Although I've yet to see them 'in person', the light oak and cane combination really makes for a great look. And we know the sound will be terrific.

I've wanted to take the Khorn plunge for a long time and I've finally got two corners (one good, one fair) so here we go. I'm hoping to get them next week, although the weather may not cooperate. I know they're going to sound great, but I also liked the look of the oak and cane. Unfortunately I won't be able to set them up for a few weeks due to (seemingly endless) renovations. It's going to tough waiting it out. I'll probably sell my Cornwalls and La Scalas and will post something here on the forum soon. Any words of wisdom for a new Khorn owner? []

Not sure if you are looking for equipment or repair. I can only speak to the latter. I had my preamp and tuner repaired (at different times), and I was quite pleased with the results. As mentioned above, not inexpensive, but they really went out of their way to make me happy. My tuner proved to be a challenge, so it took a few weeks before they got all the bugs out. During that time I had an opportunity to talk with Richard Modafferi a few times - very interesting guy!