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Hi - Can anyone (preferably Craig!) describe the general circuit topology of the VRD amp? Variant of the Williamson? Thanks, Steve.

---------------- On 4/15/2005 8:10:28 AM maxg wrote: Amongst the other highlights were a Midea Mercury Living Presence orginal mono with Callas (of course - who else could sing it?) - UNBELIEVABLE performance ---------------- Yes, an amazing performance - her only studio Medea. And the story is that she was not well during the recording. You'd never know it. For an even more hair-raising performance, try to find the live one from Dallas 1958. Steve.

---------------- On 4/14/2005 6:10:26 PM Erik Mandaville wrote: it suddenly dawned on me that it would be very easy to make something similar out of clay! ---------------- This is the system of Jean-Michele Le Cléac'h, who was active on the Sound Practices mailing list years ago. The mid horns you see here were made to his specification for a hyperbolic horn profile. See more at http://site.voila.fr/musique_concrete Steve.

Hi Tom, thanks for the reply. ---------------- On 4/13/2005 11:51:55 PM TBrennan wrote: Steve----Tonal balance makes the difference. ---------------- Right. I guess what I was thinking was that while a bass-shy system would seem bright and not desirable, it wouldn't drill your ears like simply bad drivers would. My thought was that if the highs are pleasant in a Cornwall, they should be pleasant in a Heresy, excepting that the overall sound of the Heresy is too bright. ---------------- I believe too that with the Heresys the problem was accentuated by my using them elevated at ear height, ---------------- I wouldn't be surprised. I've been listening to Heresys on the floor, tilted up. But even then, the best sound I'm hearing is with the horns aimed UNDER ear level. Steve.

---------------- On 4/13/2005 10:58:17 PM TBrennan wrote: I like Cornwalls and Khorns. But I dislike LaScalas and Heresys ---------------- Hi Tom - a question from someone new to the Klipsch scene: All the speakers you mention have the same mid/high drivers, no? The Cornwall & Heresy differ only in the horn/xover - 600Hz vs. 700Hz which surely (?) can't make a difference. So how do the mids/highs sound good/bad in one but not the other? Steve.

Tony, thanks for pointing that site out. Robert Greene's writing is the only reason I've continued reading TAS over the past 10 years. I kinda wish he'd quit, so I could too :-). Steve.

---------------- On 4/12/2005 8:39:11 PM boomac wrote: How about a couple recommendations? ---------------- Some of my favorites: Mahler's 4th - Tennstedt, Karajan. 9th - Bernstein, Barbirolli. For best sound, recent SACD recordings by Michael Tilson Thomas. I've heard his 2nd (yes), 6th (yes) and 1st (no). The 4th is also available but I haven't heard it. The 9th is on the way. If you're new to Mahler, a great place to start is with Benjamin Zander on Telarc. Each CD comes with a "bonus" disc where he explains what's going on. These also sound good and are good perfoemances as well. Both the 4th & 9th are available. Also if you're new to Mahler, I think the best place to start is the 5th (lot's of great performances: Barbirolli, Tennstedt, Bernstein (Vienna), Karajan, Boulez (?!)). But the 4th is also wonderful to start with. It's going to be a great ride! Steve.

---------------- On 4/12/2005 6:22:48 PM Timmikid wrote: This is a beautiful topic guys! Beautiful Khorns, beautiful bikes, ---------------- Ok, here's one more. Photo taken in Terrugia, Piemonte last summer. Steve.

---------------- On 4/8/2005 11:30:50 AM Al Klappenberger wrote: The altec 902 is also very good, but it's a bit of a waste as just a squawker. It's best in a 2-way system. It also shouldn't be used down to 400 Hz in the Khorn. It won't take much power especially that low in frequency. I think it's best used in a 2-way Belle or LaScala crossed over at 600 or 700 Hz. ---------------- How about the TAD 2001? Isn't 400 Hz too low for it as well? Steve.

---------------- On 4/1/2005 4:54:00 PM archangele wrote: The local dealer told me he could get a set for around $500.00. Does that sound about right in price? I was also going to try Ebay, but I'd imagine they are heavy so shipping might be an issue. I just bought a pair in very good condition on ebay for $600+. Cosmetically-challenged pairs can be had for less. Hereseys aren't that big or heavy - shipping shouldn't be a problem. Good luck.