WopOnTour

Not technically "new" to this forum, but for a variety of reasons I haven't visited here for a LONG time! (OK like 7 years! lol) But mostly due to some down-sizing I had sold off my LaScalas and Khorns many years ago. BUT Recently I caught the bug again and picked up another nice pair of walnut Khorns (1980) that are essentially untouched and in need of some love and was specifically interested in the Volti Audio upgrades from Greg Roberts. (listening impressions, value, customer service etc.) I searched, but couldn't find much on here- is there a dedicated Volti thread I've missed?? Thanks WopOnTour

No THIS is a dust bunny! What is is crawling on and what is the magnification? It's a "MEMS" (Micro-Electro Mechanical System) geartrain used in a highly integrated instrumentation system. Here's a "close-up" LOL WOT

No THIS is a dust bunny! []

Yes, but that was probably standing upright correct? These were apparenty laying down with the cones facing down on tha back of a high-boy trailer. I really not sure if this could cause damage either, but I'd thought I'd ask the group. I really like the sorting bar idea to add back-emf induced self damping- good idea! Thanks

Just wondering if anyone here has heard of or experienced and sort of woofer damage, from shipping Khorns (truck frieght) with the speaker cabinets laying flat on a pallet, i.e. front face down? Is there anyway that on the rough ride (trailers dont have much for suspension) the woofers might get bounced to the point they would exceed maximum excursion and be damaged? Could this cause a voice coil to go open circuit? OR should the suspension of the surround and spider be able to control the mechanical travel when hanging upside down like this??? Let's just say this is all 'hypothetically" at this point. []\ Thanks to any/all replies WopOnTour

You mean like this?? []

This is what I use as well. Works awesome IMO (although some will say that even at 200X it isnt enough) There's also a few websites that describe tweaks and improvements that can be made to the QX3, really a great "toy" LOL Here's an example (not focused real well but you get the idea)

I realize that of course, but in this case those are not what's stamped into the bass bin and tailboard The only other stamped ID numbers (besides USA) are BB11 and BB22 inside each of the top-hats [:^)] I suppose it might be rosewood, as I'm certainly no expert on woodgrains, I'll take some photos maybe... WOT EDIT: Here's a photo, is this rosewood?

Does anyone know what a finish code "RC" means?? I believe the "R" is for rosewood , but these dont look like rosewood to me, more like walnut. Originally thought that the stamping was "RO" but after looking at both speakers more closely they definately say "RC" I cant find that code ANYWHERE on ANY database for Klipsch finishes Just an error maybe? Couldnt find the "O" so used a "C"? Thanks for any help Regards WopOnTour BTW> I believe them to be 1980 models- serial numbers 16U793 and 794

Thanks for the review I was thinking of picking one of these up as I'm a fan of Mark's work All I care about is the musical results, the L/R issue (assuming it exists and isnt just your unit) is but a minor inconvenience IMO. I just keep plugging and poking into holes until until satisfaction is achieved! [] Regards WopOnTour

I'm a "back in the day" Carver fan as well I too had a M-400t and a C-1 combo and loved the detail The 400t failed beyond reasonable repair in the late 80s but I still have (and use) the C1, which I recapped about 8 years ago. I've been desperately trying to get my hands on Bob's latest creations , here's a photo (yes, 6xKT88 per side) WopOnTour

Just wow. That poor rodent may have discovered the worlds fastest cure for migranes- 671,000,000 mph! But to ^above^ You don't have to travel to a 3rd world shhhheee-it hole to find rampant copper theft (and Darwin candidates) these days. Just Google "copper theft" In fact the FBI recently spins it as follows: http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20081204-fbi-widespread-copper-theft-puts-us-infrastructure-at-risk.html WopOnTour

That amp is FAR from ugly IMO... BEAUTIFUL! If you dont like the exposed transfomer/chokes you could always add some "dress" covers. K&K Audio had some nice ones I seen a while back... Still, I'd love to hear that 6c33 amp WopOnTour

$3000 for "Made in the USA" quality? Well my first impulse would be a heap'n help'n of vintage HK Citation I+II or a Conrad Johnson combo, but since your not interested in messing around too much with older used gear, my best advice would be Ms. EveAnna Manley. http://www.manleylabs.com/hifimain99.html For ~$2250 you can go integrated (w/ 4 line inputs) via the 40wpc Stingray.(If you dont think 40 watts/ch is going to do it for you with LaScalas, think again!) If you absolutely won't warm to an "integrated" solution then putting a Shrimp + a pair of Mahi monoblocks on th Bar-B ($4300 total) would probably be my next recommendation, despite going a bit ($1300) over your budget. The good news is these Manley amps really tend to hold up their resale value, so if you wanted to upgrade after a while to a pair of 100wpc Snappers (or better yet the Neo-Classic line) you wouldnt be out that much. Manley=Top Shelf Gear JMO WopOnTour

I was told there was absolutely no reserved floor seating in any of the Canadian venues, just GA (General Admission) on a First-Come-First-Seated Only Please let me know if you find out otherwise Thanks WOT