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stereo_dog, Rhetor, and sasqwatch - YOU'VE GOT MAIL!!

Bump for the weekend

For Sale: great sounding Jolida 502, with 2 sets of Valve Art KT-88's and 1 set of EH 6550's. I purchased this amp from Dave Harris at Fastlane Audio, and he describes the following tweaks to the amp: "I removed the lowsy passive preamp section , and upgraded the capacitors to Dayton film and foil + added the capacitors to power supply section deleted by Jolida's bean counters." $500 shipped to CONUS. Professionally packed and shipped: will arrive as advertised! This is a quiet, great sounding amp! I've decided to stick with solid state. Link to upgrade pics. http://community.klipsch.com/forums/p/149889/1550535.aspx#1550535

HOG FAN - You've got a PM . . .Thanks!

(posted in Garage as well..) Anyone have a set of surrounds (RS-42's.....) that they would like to sell? I'm looking to "add to my addiction" and replace my present surrounds. Thanks for all the help! My best - K

Does anyone have any experience with the copper micro platter and outer ring produced by TT? The video on you tube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnzDGGAmtDo) looks interesting, as does the product advertising on their web site. I'm interested what your experience has been before I consider this tweak. Thanks in advance for the help! Ken

Man, did I have the wrong impression about this thread based on the header. Sorry, Trey.

The 2150 is a great fit for heritage (I heard it on both Heresy and Lascala). The sound is very similar to HK, or Sansui; lush, warm with good definition. Ample power for any sane application. The phono section is very good at this price point. The build quality is outstanding. You have no doubt noticed the absence of any significant 'grey" market - most of the units sold remain very popular with the buyer. My only (!) complaint about the unit is an absence of digital input: i.e. no direct input for wadia 170i or DAC/transport in digital. The Outlaw "B Stock" sale is currently listing the RR2150 at 499.00. I am confident that no receiver offers the quality of the 2150 at this price point. I presently use an HK 3380, and an old twin power, and the 2150 is my next purchase. I get the usual requests for recommendations for fellow musicians looking to replace vintage equipment or "start" an audio system: I always start with the RR2150. Besides the great sound, great value and excellent feature set - the thing just looks sexy. Hope this helps!

wuzzer is dead on - set the H/K directly on the CD player. There are threads here and other forums that support the idea of adding mass to the top of transports to reduce vibration (not to be confused with jitter, etc.). I have 3380, and I doubt you can do any better FOR THE MONEY. They sound great and have all the necessary features - I'll buy another when I need it!! My best!

I have read a few glowing reviews, but also seen a few "careful" ones. Has anyone had any experience with the Wadia 170i? If so, did you use an outboard DAC, or one in a receiver/integrated/etc. Thanks as always for all the help! Digging my "new" Lancer Studio Monitor speakers; but almost dropped dead on the spot when MY WIFE asked if we could "move the Heresies into the living room". She's a keeper! Ken

Looking to buy a pair of Lascalas in/near Arkansas. We have Lascalas in all the rehearsal facilities at ASU; I am very interested in hearing how these great speakers will sound in my room, and compare them with my Heresy. Anybody have A/B thoughts? The room is 18 by 13, ten foot ceiling, speakers on long wall. Ken

Family and I on a "road trip" to Nashville for the extended weekend. What to absolutely not miss? Where is THE great audio gear/store? Thanks in advance! Ken

Welcome!! My room is exactly the size you mentioned and I have a great pair of Bob Crites - ized Heresies. I run a sub as well, and the sound is rich, deep and all you could ask for or want in that room. You will love them. You've already gotten great advice about the crossovers. One last thing; the cornwalls are great speakers, but they would be considered by most to be "a large speaker" - roughly twice the footprint of a Heresy. Don't worry about that - get the Heresy and fall in love. You'll get the bug soon enough, then you can be poor like everyone else!

arf - They are already purchased - that decision was made almost a year ago. The thread was mainly seeking impressions from Cornwall users in advance of my pair (Spring Break road trip to Texas!). While I have heard all of the heritage speakers (we are lucky enough to have them all on our campus; Dan Ross and PWK were good friends, so as the Music Department was constructed, all Klipsch heritage speakers were used. We have Lascalas in three rehearsal spaces, Heresys in all class rooms, and even have a set of Jubs built into the performing center. The tiny black box theatre has a set of lascalas (sitting on the floor) to be used for rehearsal music (sob....). Tell me what you hear as a difference between Heresy and Cornwall . . . Thanks again! K

Thebes - Thanks again - you never cease to bring a smile to my face, even on the worst of days. I look forward to getting my stallions at Spring Break, and "riding them all day". I'll send photos and report back on placement when I recover from any fainting. Ken