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  1. Please show us pictures of your production. I have never completely understood how the doghouse is assembled. The technical drawings don't do it for me. jc
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    SACD vs. DVD-A

    If I don't turn on my TV and change the menu setup, typically, the DVD-A will default to playing at 5.1. Personally, I have enjoyed the DVD-A format. However, I love the 2 channel better than multichannel. I don't like sounds coming from behind me. If it were a concert, I can understanding the "cheering" and "clapping". But Studio recording? 5.1 for movies, I understand. It is ok to have gorilla sounds coming from behind me "Congo" One other thing. I like to have the 2 channel mode because more of my quality of components are invested into the front end. The center and surrounds sound fine if I listen to surround in movies. However, if I'm jammin "Korn" (like right now), I'd rather hear it in front of me coming from my La Scalas and my McIntosh MC250. jc
  3. Soundboy, i will chime in because I am in the same boat as you. The scala bass is very quick ans mucical but doesn't hit the low frequency. I have two scalas and two HSU 1220's running at 200 wpc at 4 ohms. They sound perfect but I have two gripes: 1. The "tube" subs don't have the sub/bass pointed at you. I don't care what anyone says, I like the base coming directed at me, not straight into the air. Some would argue that subs are not directional and can be put about any where or point anywhere. I disagree. 2. Also, there are weak points in my room. Where the subs are placed now, they sound fine. However, if i move two feet forward, I lose all base. This could be a room problem. Opinion here: Now, I think the plan to add a ported bottom to the scala is a great idea. I would love to see some results. The boxed subs to me will be less directional, the tube subs will be more of a lower frequency for less money. jc
  4. I'm interested in your feedback once you hook em up. I at one time considered the 7s. In fact you can read my thread "la scala vs rf-7". there are some interesting points there. I too have Mac equip. I have a pair of scalas. My wife hates the look. However, she agreed to let me upgrade my crossovers. Al K is makin them now. I am waiting to see/hear the klipsch premiers. This are supposed to retail for 5 grand. They were originally due spring 05 but now I hear it is delayed til summer 05. I love the "stage" of my scalas. A little harsh at time but wide open sound. The low end is a little lacking. i hope the crosswover will refine this a little. Let us know what u think jc
  5. Gravy, Are you going to use your Rotel 1098 preamp with this tube amp? If so, how will you hook this up? jc
  6. Well, here are links to show these two tube sacd players http://www.audaud.com/audaud/APR03/EQUIP/equip1APR03.html http://www.stereotimes.com/CDP071204.shtm jc
  7. Carl, I'm glad you chimed in and gave your opinion of the importance of the "source". My MAC MVP851 CD/DVD player is good. This plays DVD-Audio and 24bit/192KHZ capable. However, I eventually want a high end, possibly tube CD/SACD 2 channel player. Currently, the only models I am aware of are: Consonance REFERENCE 2.0 Shanling SCD-S200 (and other Models) Is any one familiar with the quality/sound of these or are they aware of any other units? jc
  8. I would have to agree that the most important factor is at the "beginning" of the chain. In fact, I would suggest a source that is of good quality, then move to the preamp. This is why I considered getting a Tube cd/sacd player. At any rate, I guess my idea of incorporating a tube amp in my HT system may not be anything of a "purist" idea. I listen to 2 channel most of the time which would be my MAC MVP851 to a MAC MX119 to a MAC MC252 to my scalas. The cables are tributaries silver XLR and Biwire. This does sound wonderful and I get good low end even from the scalas. I am anxiously awaiting my ALK crossovers jc
  9. If my preamp is solid state and has the external inputs, Wouldn't all the processing be bypassed. This is what my manual says. For instance, let's say I purchased a Mcintosh MC 275 and connected this tube amp to my preamp. Lets also say, I purchased a Tube cd/sacd 2 channel player and hooked these in to external inputs on my preamp (front only). Would I then have essentially all "tube" sound running to my front speakers? ie: Shanling tube sacd to......external input MC MX119 (SS) preamp to ...Mac MC275 (tube) amp to ....La scalas I repeated the above description to further my inquiry. Some of the CD/sacd players claim they can hook straight into a tube amp w/o the need of a preamp. Therefore the cd players are somewnhat of a "preamp". One example is the AH! Tjeob 4000. jc
  10. If my preamp is solid state and has the external inputs, Wouldn't all the processing be bypassed. This is what my manual says. For instance, let's say I purchased a Mcintosh MC 275 and connected this tube amp to my preamp. Lets also say, I purchased a Tube cd/sacd 2 channel player and hooked these in to external inputs on my preamp (front only). Would I then have essentially all "tube" sound running to my front speakers? ie: Shanling tube sacd to......external input MC MX119 (SS) preamp to ...Mac MC275 (tube) amp to ....La scalas jc
  11. Hey gravy Train, I was considering an upgrade option of tube integraded with my HOME THEATER SETUP. However, i couldn't figure out how to make the system switch from say surround coming through the front to 2 channel stereo. I'm interested on you plan here. Would your existing preamp run your tube or would you want integrated jc
  12. Erik, I really haven't given it much thought. If the ALK's sound like everyone says they should, I may sell the AL's for very cheap. jc
  13. Hey Gilbert, I have a pair of 84' la scalas currently unmodified. They have an AL network, K-55-M and a plastic horn. Yes they do sound good "as is". They are currently driven by a 250 wpc MAC MC252. This is a little overkill with power but a good amp. I made the decision to go with ALK networks. AL Klappenberger is currently building these for me. I think it is around 500$ I'll let you know of the sound difference. This will probably be posted in a new thread with pictures of the installation. For now, I don't plan on caulking the mid horns since they are plastic (K401?). jc
  14. Well, I'll give my 2 cents here. I own two rc-35's. I must say that in movies where there is dialog and "main" sounds" to the film, they sound fine. However, in stereo, I too turn them off. To me, I don't think these were designed to be good with music. I have pretty picky ears . My mains are La scala run by Mcintosh MC252. It is not worth hearing music through the RC-35's. jc
  15. Listen, I had the same thing hapen to me one time on an auction. Like a dummy, I used western union. The theif actually emailed me and asked for more money for the item. I freaked out. I was also told to go to the local police. I didn't do this. i did however, get a copy of the western union transavtion where the thief picked up the money. That person has to present ID and fill out paperwork to do this. I sent this info to the auction company and there was an investigation. not sure if the guy was caught. This is important for the police to get involved somehow so that the info/id used by the thief can get in to the police records. This would help to bust the guy next time or they could catch him off that info alone. I feel you pain. man i wanted to kill. jc
  16. Interesting site So will the K-33 driver work in any of these Bill Fitzmaurice's Tuba cabinets? jc
  17. colterphoto1 I Like your idea #2. I don't want to change any porting. I do think the speaker would have to be on a riser. I basically want a narrow la scala that is taller and without a horn loaded woofer. The heritage line is too "fat". My wife really hates the looks and I have to agree a little. It would be nice to have a custom cabinet with a nice dark,finish to look more elegant. I wouldn't want a mesh-like grill either like the cornwall. I would rather have a nice grill just over the woofer driver so that the wood finish would be more exposed from the front. So you build cabinets? I'm considering a bare cabinet like Bob Crite's project but with different dimensions. I could buy the drivers and crossovers from him. My wife and I went to listen to the B & W Nautalus series for demo with the same set up as mine. We were ready to dump a ton of money on the 801's. My wife loves their look. However, we both didn't feel these didn't offer that much more than my current scalas. I couldn't believe it. We were ready to drop 10K on these things. The bass was definately better but that was it. My two subs with my current setup was more appealing. THEREFORE, my wife actually was interested in a possible profect as mentioned above. She would like a dark stained wood cabinet that is taller and more narrow. jc
  18. Exactly Yes the Mid horn will dictate the minimum width and depth. I'm not concerned about the depth. If it had to be deeper than the mid horn, thats , ok. I will try and send you a diagram of such a cabinet that I have in mind. I will try to keep the cabinet's internal volume for the bass bin the same. Please don't laugh, it might be crude. Again, tell me what the internal volume of the bass bin is? jc
  19. Hey Bob, Thanks for the input. The reason I asked is because I have invisioned such a project as the Cornscala. I've seen your posts. Question, Is there a way to keep the same cubic volume of the bass bin but make it taller and skinnier? I would like to have a speaker taller than the cornwall or the scala and make the width just about the width of the mid on the scala. Would that change the "tuning" of the 15" woofer to be unsatisfactory or would there need to be a crossover change? jc
  20. What would be the crossover options of the Cornscala. A cornwall-like or a scala-like.
  21. That is a very open question. I am not familiar with that model. I have a Carver M1.0 that is 200 wpc or 1000w mono. This is very powerful and clear. However, you will find that the sound will be very "harsh" on a horn speaker. I've hooked the carver up to my la scalas and the result was disappointing. jc
  22. ---------------- On 11/19/2004 11:59:34 PM davmar wrote: ---------------- On 11/19/2004 8:10:59 PM jwcullison wrote: I like rock and metal. But I must say, this is not optimal with the heritage line. I have used several other klipsch speakers and they do fine. I am currently trying deal with the same situation with my scalas. Some rock or metal cd's are unbearable. It could be a recording quality but it is not as noticeable on my KG 5.2's. This is not set in stone. I am listening to TOOL while typing this and it sounds great. If I listen to any other kind of music excluding rap, they are beatiful. Nice analog cables can be less harsh than Digital. ---------------- jwcullison: I am shocked! I just read what your system makeup was and I was shocked more! Please list some of the cd you are having a problem with, I am curious if I have them and have a similar experience about them. I have La Scala and a 50 watt integrated amp. ---------------- Hey Manly Man, Yes I found what I said disapointing but reality right now. I hope my network upgrade will fix this some. Again, some of the recordinds could be bad. It seems to me , the more "metal" the music, the more unbearable it is to listen to it. For example, both my DISTURBED cd's, If I try to listen at a moderate volume, I get annoyed an eventually turn it down. It then becomes back ground music. If I play them on my stock truck stereo, I will listen to the entire cd with comfort. Now before I get slammed here, I KNOW this isn't apple to apples. I just can't tweak my system to make metal or hard rock sound worth ahything on my system. If I were to change my fronts to the KG 5.2's, I can play these cd's with no problem. Now granted, they don't have the soundstage or lively sound of the scalas. The KG 5.2's are kinda like "party" speakers. In fact, that is what they were at one time. PLease let me again reinterate (sp): easy listening, jazz, blues, and some soul or hip hop will do well on the scalas. Curtis Mayfield "Superfly" is one of my favs on the scalas. Has that real Big band sound Some of the cds you wanted, well I can't type enough to get it all there. Godsmack ok System of the down good Pantera Can't even be in the same room Metallica good Tool Great ( excellent on the "slower" songs) Rob Zombie or White Zombie terrible jc
  23. I like rock and metal. But I must say, this is not optimal with the heritage line. I have used several other klipsch speakers and they do fine. I am currently trying deal with the same situation with my scalas. Some rock or metal cd's are unbearable. It could be a recording quality but it is not as noticeable on my KG 5.2's. This is not set in stone. I am listening to TOOL while typing thid and it sounds great. If I listen to any other kind of music excluding rap, they are beatiful. Nice analog cables can be less harsh than Digital.
  24. Hey lynnm, Do you have any pics of your mod with the butyl tape. I'm interested in other options besides rope caulk and Dynamat. Is it removeable w/o a mess? jc
  25. Great Discussion. I can't offer any technical input. However, I am a case in point. I have a pair of 84" La Scalas w/ AL networks in great condition. I will make an upgrade soon. Dean emailed me to ask what Mid was in my scala. Stupid me, I never looked. At any rate, it is a K-55-M, not a K-55-V. I too am interested on your opinions of this matter. Is the ALK the right upgrade? Is the K-55-M in need of a Type A or AA like network or more like the later Networks (ie AL-3). The above language in this thread is well over my head but I do have a picky ear for audio.
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