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Arky, I live in Joplin. I am pretty sure they were the 7's. They were big ones. I can find out for sure tomorrow and post here if you want more info. I will call in the morning and post on this thread, so check back. They might be gone. That was about 2 weeks ago that he had them.

I was in my local dealers 2 weeks ago and he had a new pair of RF-7's in black that he was closing out and making room for the new line. He quoted me $650, which seemed like a good deal. I live about 4 hours from you if you want me to check with him again and see if he still has them let me know. They might even be cheaper now, that the new line is in. Steve

Michael, posting a link is one of the few things I know how to do on a computer. I am clueless on posting a picture. I would probably have to own a camera, right? I am a self diagnosed computer idiot. I would love to learn how to post pics of my stuff, maybe some day.

I average at least 6 hours a day listening to my home system. 3 hours or so during the day and at a minimum of 3-5 hours a night. I RARELY watch TV, probably 3 hours of week. I own a business that I run out of my home, so it gives me alot of freedom around the house. I usually even make my dinner plate and eat in my music room. I voted over 30 hours, as that has been my listening habits for the last 6 months or so. I don't listen in the mornings when I first wake up, I enjoy that quiet time and after about an hour or so and 3 cups of coffee, I fire up the beast..

Paul, is the 500 one of the faux marble plinth jobs? A friend has a 550 and he is considering doing the same thing. Also, there is a guy on the vinylasylum site named tubesforever who mounted a 250 on his Kenwood (500 I think) and he raves about it. I have a Thorens 160 with a Linn LVX arm that I enjoy, but would love to have a 125 with an SME arm. Someday!! Sounds like a fun project you are working on for sure. I hope you will post a pic when you get it done along with your impression. Steve

Paul, what table are you going to put it on? Just curious. I went over to a guys house today and listened to his Nottingham Horizon with a RB250 arm today and was impressed. He had a Dynavector cart mounted on it. Very clean, detailed sound. I am thinking about looking for one to mount on my Thorens. Steve

Until Allen chimes in, this will give you something to read and study. I hope this helps. http://ronpenndorf.com/labelography.html Steve

Bill, I have no experience with the Monster HTS 3500, but I have read mention of the sale on another audio site, and they rave about it for the price offered. Other than that, I can't comment. Steve

I think meagain is starting to purr!!! That is cool, I am happy for ya. I have been following your audio trek with interest and it looks like you are moving onward and upward at a rapid pace. It was kind of difficult for me to finally say, "this is good enough". But I haven't even really thought about upgrading anything in my system for quite a while. I have just been enjoying the music. Here kitty, kitty, kitty!!![]

I very much enjoy my large Altecs 604's. I would love to hear a set of Khorns to hear the differences and similarities. I don't have a lot of experience with alot of other brands of speakers, except some old Pioneer, old Sansui, 90's cheap Polks, and Klipsch KG4's. I have heard some of the Reference Series Klipsch at the local dealers and also Paradigm's. I liked my Altecs better than any of those I heard. It seemed they didn't want to turn the subwoofers off so I could listen in 2 channel. The big reference Klipsch were pretty good. The Paradigms had NO bass. Again, some of the Altecs are pretty darn good to my ears.

It sounds like you are having a good time upgrading. Are you thinking about sending your 299 to NOSvalves? Seems like the next right thing to do.

Some people seek attention and try to get it by making controversial statements. Some site tolerate it.

Sorry to hear about another shipping casualty. I have my best luck with FedEx Ground. Not only are they cheaper, but they seem to be a little easier on items I have bought and sold. Last week I sold and shipped a Jolida amp from Missouri to Maine by FedEx ground. It was packed in a shockfree bag, 4" of large bubble wrap, boxed with 3" of peanuts crammed tight, then the box was heavily sealed with tape. There were no voids inside the box at all. Then I got another box, lined the insides with another layer of cut to fit cardboad, placed 4" of peanuts in the bottom, placed the smaller box inside, and filled and stuffed, overpacked, 4" of peanuts around all sides and top. Then placed a cut piece of cardboard over that and heavily taped the top shut. The package was solid as a brick when it went in the mail. I insured it for it's full value and told the guy at the counter that it should arrive safely to Maine unless they kick it all the way there. A rule of thumb that I go by, is it should be able to withstand a 6' drop without causing any damage to the product inside. I try to pack to those specs, and to date have had no problems.

Are the Blueberry's fairly easy on tubes? How many hours could someone expect?

Thanks for the replies guys and gals. It looks like most of us made the transition from speaker dysentery to ear candy. I had spelled dysentery wrong originally, but I found the spellchecker.[]

Beautiful setup Wardsweb. How are you liking your new TT? Again, beautiful system, georgous!!

i hope you still have these the presentation is that of a Point Source Monitor speaker heavy bass can have some IM distortion .. they are not for everyone Yes Duke, I still have them and use them daily. I had to replace one of the HF voice coils from GPA. I have had them about 6 months and picked them up at a church yardsale for $150 in Oak 620A cabs. So for a total of $250, I think I did pretty well. Steve

Since I started this mess, I will be the first to confess. 4 way Sansui's Bose 301's ( I fell for the advertisements) Bose 601's (Still trying to get it right, but failed again) Pioneer 4 ways CS-e9900 Polk something or others (cheap polks for sure) Klipsch KG4's (stacked these on my Pioneers) Altec 604-8G's Model 17's Even though I don't currently own Klipsch, I love horns.

thebes, I can sure relate with you my friend. Been there, done that. I wasn't tryin to rain on your Friday night parade. When it came to drinking for me, I was like a monkey screwing a skunk. I hadn't had all that I wanted, but had all I could stand. As far as records, I have been actively collecting them since 1991 and have a pretty decent collection, anyway, I feel that I do. 60's, early 70's rock mostly, with about 500 blues, and 500 jazz. Approx. 6,000 total. Earlier this evening it was rock stuff, but have just switched over to some jazz. Steve

Wow, now that looks like a great concert. I agree with Danny, you are very fortunate indeed. Steve

thebes, you have the voice of experience with the 3 well known stages. I spent many years going thry the stages, but found myself spending more and more time in stage 3. What I eventually found, was there is a 4th stage, and it ain't pretty nor fun. Anyway, if you are having fun, enjoy.

Colin, I added a signature line that contains my system. I am currently not looking to change my system, I just questioned the original statement, as I doubted it's accuracy. To answer some of your other questions, I am 52, primarily listen to vinyl, but also listen to some fav. CD's. 60's early 70's rock, jazz and blues. I don't try to achieve live levels. My ALtecs are 100db/watt/meter and 40 watts per channel is way more than I will ever lose, especially since I listen nearfield in a 11x13 dedicted music room. Why do I hang out some on a Klipsch site? I love horns!!! And figure that even though vintage Klipsch and vintage Altec are not exactly the same, there are similarities. Colin, thanks for your interest. I would be interested in thoughts and feedback. Duke, I have never heard Khorns, but from your posts I think you have heard Altec 604's. Is their sound similar? Just curious. Steve

I was in the local Klipsch dealers showroom yesterday, and was asking him about the new models. He told me he had just gotten off the phone and they were apparently on their way. I am looking forward to giving them a listen.

I agreed with the 2nd paragraph totally, it was the first paragraph that I had doubts about. My speakers have a max of 65 watts and I run them with MC40 tube mono's. I doubt if I have ever cranked them high enough to even use 3 watts, since they are 100db/watt/meter efficient. So I don't think I have to worry about clipping and speaker damage. I had just read the statement I brought mention to in my original post and didn't think for Hi Eff. speakers that it was a totally true statement. I just wanted other opinions.

What are your thoughts about the statement below? A good rule of thumb when trying to pair your speakers up with the right amplifier is to buy at least as much power as your speakers are rated to handle. For example, if a speaker is rated at 75 watts maximum power, then you should buy an amplifier that can deliver at least 75 watts per channel. However, you dont need to limit yourself. You can buy a 100-watt per channel amplifier for a 75-watt speaker because more speaker failure occurs from being under powered rather than over powered. It is safer to go slightly higher with your amplifier wattage because youll never be in danger of clipping. When an amplifier is expected to deliver more current to a speaker than its capable of doing, clipping occurs. When an amplifier clips, it literally cuts off the tops and bottoms of the sound waveforms that its trying to produce. This, in turn, sends a lot of distortion into your speakers, which is bad. Distortion puts a lot of stress on your speakers, typically the tweeter, and will eventually cause them to fail. In fact, your speakers will fail before your amplifier does.