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Got you email, phone number and info. Thank you. Does anyone have pictures of the rope caulking. I've looked at the threads. Is this for the Sqwauker only?

hey big daddy' Are u runnin tube preamp and a tube amp with your AH! Njoe Tjoeb 4000?

What is your going price for ALK network preassembled for a La Scala. Production time? Payment?

Go to Auduioreview.com and look at the reviews for the AH! Njoe Tjoeb 4000. I would like to hear this unit

I must say I'm a little scaired of this caulking. I will change out the network. Not sure what version and how much I want to spend. Are the new scalas much better than my 84' version with a new network? I realize this is a tough question.

Hey Dean, You responded to me in another thread but I will address further with you here. I have the 84' scala w/ AL network. They have not been modified. How much are your networks preassembled? Is there any drilling required or do they screw right in? Do you really think I need to "caulk my horns"? I don't hear any ringing. There are threads describing this process as something that decreased sound quality.

Those premieres to me don't look much different than the RF-7's. I do see they're 3 way. The cabinet is of better quality. I guess I will go for the alk's. Did you have to drill holes into your la scala to get them installed? Is this the only upgrade you did to the speaker? I hear so much about tubes and horns as a match. This makes me wonder in the end, if I will switch to some other brand besides klipsch for my fronts.

Hey Q Not sure about the 9 and 10th channel. Not completely sure I know what your asking. I just ordered the MC252 today and the MX119. The MX119 are being built now as we speak (type). Not sure of when I would get it. The MC252 two channel amp weighs in at 97 1/2 pounds. Can't wait to hear the beast. Not sure if my back will be able to get this in my cabinet.

Nice find. Looks like the feet are upgraded. Too bad the grills weren't shown. Were the specs available for these?

Hey Q...check this out This is what I'm getting to replace the MX 134. The MX119 mas Balanced inputs and outputs as well as Neo:6 http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/mcprod/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=15&cat=Audio%2FVideo+Control+Centers&prodid=1099&product=MX119

Fantastic. So is Your MC202 running the La Scalas. What preamp are you using? I think at this point I won't go with the RF-7's. My dealer here states a new klipsch reference is coming out next spring called Reference Premiere. This will retail for 5000$ If I am not happy with my Scalas w/ or w/o the upgrades, I may consider this option.

I meant to ask, What does "rope caulk your horns" mean. I'm sorry if this is covered somewhere else on the forum. If it is, Give me a hint on which thread to look in.

DeanG Im glad you joined in on this. Links to my base equipment is below. Is it a snap to install say one of your networks? Do you have a website where I can look at your network? If I remove my AL, will your network screw into the same holes. I am familiar with the benefit of your upgrade as well as others. I am trying to get a feel of the complexity and cost of the upgrade. The MC252 will push my Scalas. I know this is overkill. I know your thinking I need a tube preamp and tube amp but my wife wont HATES the looks of tubes. I could always incorporate the MC2102 (tube amp) but there is no way to adequately incorporate a tube preamp into my Home theater setup without a mess of remotes and time consuming settings. My wife is into the Home theater and its looks. That why I have to stick with matching McIntosh pieces. Im am more into 2 channel stereo. http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/mcprod/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=15&cat=Audio%2FVideo+Control+Centers&prodid=1099&product=MX119 http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/mcprod/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=14&cat=Power+Amplifiers&prodid=1021&product=MC206 http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/mcprod/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=14&cat=Power+Amplifiers&prodid=1055&product=MC252 Thanks jc

J.4knee Nice response. Did you install the networks yourself? Again I don't wish to build any. What Amp and Preamp are you running?

Thank you for addressing my question. Your description in the difference in sound is how I imagined the diffence would be. I have not heard the RF-7's before. My La Scala makes me feel Im in a live performance IF the source is good. However, I don't like them enough they way they are. I could upgrade the networks. If I don't like the sound as much as I should. I could sell the Scalas with the new Networks. On audioreview.com, the RF-7 was decribed as an excellnt speaker. Downfalls unanimously were the cheap feet and grills. The RF-7 was dinged in points usually for its lack of low end bass. I'm also lacking this in the La Scalas.

psg, Good question and good thread (Using a pair of speakers as center). I couldn't use heritage for my set up due to room configuration. I have the two surrounds standing on end next to each other. Direction is not a problem as I am right in front of them. My Mac MC206 has 125 watts going to each one. I do not use these speakers for audio. They are for movie watching alone. The one RC-35 didn't seem to "be enough" for my La Scalas. If I had my preference, I would like to be all heritage. I don't seem to have any issues as mentioned in your "Using a pair of speakers as center" Thanks for the input

Thanks for the responses so far. I would love to explore the tube situation but there is a problem...the wife. She only wants me to get McIntosh becuse of the Matching factor. I have shown her pictures of the tube amps and she is disgusted with how they look. The MC2102 looks good but this would cost me 6000$ w/o a tube preamp. I don't want to spend this money without getting the true benifit of tube. Before you laugh, let me just say that my wife has been good about the high end audio. After I bought the Mac stuff, she has agreed to spend more but with the limitations as stated above. Therefore, another Mac SS amp is my option. Again, my question is whether the upgrade on the existing La Scala is better money spent than the sell of the La scalas and Buying new RF-7's. I want to say that I am not putting networks together myself. I would need to buy them preassembled. I just don't have the time for that project. Thanks again

Well this is my first post here although I have visited it for a long time. I need some opinions please. I have any entire home theater setup with McIntosh and Klipsch. My fronts are 84' La Scalas w/ AL crossovers. I know from reading multiple posts here that the AL's are giving unjustice to my Scalas. I'm about to recieve my Mac MC252 (250 watts per channel, SS amp) soon. Currently, my scalas are runnin' off my MAC MC 206 (120 watts x 6). I've had these speakers hooked up to a carver amp and some "good" onkyo equipment in the past. I haven't been 100% satisfied with my fronts scalas) so far. The upgrade to the MAC multichannel amp did help some but still not 100% satisfied. Soon they will be hooked up to the MC 252 MAC. Here is My question: Would I be happier with Purchasing RF-7's or upgrading the network on my Scalas? I have read an exhausting amount of info about new AA, A, and ALK networks. I listen to almost everything but haven't started appreciating classical or soft Jazz (I'm tring to). On a rare moment, I will put in some hard rock or metal, and the scalas are unbearable to listen to. Extremely harsh. Jazz and soft listening do well. Actually rap isn't all that bad when I play it for a laugh. Old funk or soul is my favorite and these scalas do OK but lack any low end. I have thought hard on tube but I can't find a way to incorporate this into my current home setup. I don't want tube mixed with "non-tube" preamp. I think this is a waste. So therefore, no tube recommendations. Thank you