ColonialHoo

SPF to Fjd.

Bump to the top with a price drop. Guess I was a bit too optimistic on the price. Now asking $125 plus shipping.

Up for sale - a pair of AA crossovers. These are the original AAs from my ’75 Klipschorns. I dropped in a pair of ALK Universals a while ago, and originally thought I’d keep these ‘just in case’. I realize now that I don’t need to have a fallback for the Universals, so I’m letting these go. With an empty nest (second child is in college) and a few new projects on the near horizon, I am reluctantly starting to thin out my ‘extra’ toys in anticipation if the inevitable “let’s downsize” discussion with the wife. I will also be listing a few pairs of speakers in the near future. I can provide additional pics if requested. Asking $150 $125 plus shipping. SOLD Pending funds to Fjd.

donw - I can't help with getting rid of the La Scalas, but I can possibly help with replacements if you're looking for any. I am in Williamsburg, and I've been a forum member here for a while. We're empty-nesters now, and the boss says it's time to downsize. I will be putting up a few pairs on here for sale over the next few weeks or so, but I know how beneficial a local sale is. I rejected a sale of my Zebrawood Decorator Heresys because I didn't want to ship them and risk any damage. Not trying to hijack the thread, but I'd be more than willing to help you in any way I can. Chuck

Unfortunately, a family issue has arisen, and I will be heading out of town this weekend, just not toward Bethesda. I have let Larry know already to decrease the dinner reservation by one. I will miss this wonderful gathering, as well as a great concert experience. That being said, there is a paid ticket in Larry's hands. If there is anyone who would like to join the crowd, please let Larry know. Gary - maybe you could convince your lovely wife to partake in this with you. Sorry I won't be with you tomorrow evening, but I will be there in spirit, and I will try again to make one of the gatherings in the near future. Enjoy the show, all. Chuck

Check has been sent. Hopefully you will see it today.

Craig - Just saw this. Wish you well selling off a few of your things - sorry for the reason, though. You and your wife will be in my prayers, as will the medical staff treating her. Hang in there. Chuck

Happy Birthday, Craig. Do something nice for yourself today.

Understood. And I agree that the larger units (5x5) definitely need brackets or bracing if LPs are to be stored as in those pics. Unfortunately, both pics look like the folks assembled them incorrectly (their long shelves are running vertically rather than horizontally). I wonder, though, if they wouldn't have failed if they had been assembled correctly. Just something to be aware of when searching for LP storage. As I said before, I'm very happy with mine, and I have not had any trouble or concern with them so far. Just my $0.02.

Schu - Those pics look pretty ugly, but something doesn't look right with either of those pics. Are those older Expedit units? I use the Expedit unit, and all mine (3 4x2 units and 2 4x4 units) have the short interior pieces on the vertical and the longer pieces are horizontal. This spreads the load better so that each shelf isn't being supported by 4 dowels. This arrangement doesn't help at all with side loads, though. To help with that, I attached the larger units to the wall with the supplied brackets. One of these is in my daughter's bedroom, and it's sturdy as a rock. Granted, she doesn't load it with LPs like I do in the basement. But I haven't had any issues with my shelves related to their load levels. That being said, I am sorry that you had a lot of work just getting those albums off those shelves and back into another storage system. BTW, what did you replace those blown shelves with?

Sorry for the delay in adding my 2 cents to this thread. After making it back to Williamsburg for the “Big Game” (to avoid any copyright infringements), I had to prepare for a trip to the left coast for work. I’m currently writing this from a meeting in Los Angeles. It was great to finally meet a handful of forum folks. Larry, Marty (he’s not as crazy as he would have you believe, although he did bring his ex), Steve and Mike are all really nice folks. Steve, I hope your knee heals enough for you to enjoy your trip. Mike, as was said above, Robin is a real keeper. It was great to spend some time with such a nice group of folks. It was great to see Gary again and catch up, too (BTW Gary, nice wedding photos). The Black Market Bistro was a perfect start to the evening. Good food and great company. Now, on to the performance. The first piece (Polonaise) started the evening off very well. As I am not versed at all in classical music (except the aforementioned Bugs Bunny scores), I thought it was a nice beginning. Full sound, helping to get my ears accustomed to the depth and breadth of the National Philharmonic. Then came the baby (the 20-year old prodigy). I think I speak for most of the folks in the crowd when I say that he was rather impressive. He fronted the orchestra for both the Piano Concerto No. 1 and the Romeo and Juliet Overture (at least I think he did). His speed and inflection on the keys was definitely a treat for me. As someone who has no musical talent whatsoever, his performance left me speechless. Once he was done, he regaled us with a light, fun performance of a Chopin piece (couldn’t tell you which one though). I wonder if we can get a refund of the ticket price, since they deviated from the “All Tchaikovsky” evening (tongue in cheek, of course). I do agree with Gary that he was probably trying to impress the attractive young concertmaster. I believe anyone would try, given the right situation, and this was his. The 1812 was the only way to end this evening. There is so much ebb and flow in this opus. It really took me on a journey, and it ended with a bang (literally, multiple bangs). The stacks of subs on each side of the stage provided just the right bone-shaking punch that makes the 1812 worth seeing in person. Marty and Larry get major kudos for this experience. Marty for finding this performance, and Larry for spearheading this and ensuring the total success of this event. I have wanted to attend one of these for a while now. Having done it, I will make every effort not to miss another. I have even talked it up with the wife, and we might try to make a weekend out of it next time. I would also encourage anyone and everyone to join us and take in one of these events, even if you’re not too familiar with classical music. It really is a treat.

Looking forward to finally meeting you as well, Mike. BTW, the Scott is still going strong as the heart of my man-cave system. I just wrapped it in a new Walnut cabinet I picked up from Matt at Mac Cabinets. My Christmas present to myself. Looks great (and sounds great, of course). Chuck

Looking forward to it, Larry. Sent you a PM earlier today (also sent one to Marty, if you're out there).

Larry - I'm really looking forward to this. It will be good to see Gary again, and meet a few more of the forum crowd. I'd ask Marty if he has a sofa for me to crash on, but I'm afraid I'd get in trouble with the wife if she ever found out about Tawny and Tickles. Chuck

Sorry I'm so late to the party. Congratulations, Amy. Well deserved. And best of luck with your new responsibilities. We're all very proud of you. Chuck

RockOn - Enjoy this. There is nothing quite like taking delivery of a new, shiny Harley. In 2001, I bought a new Heritage Softail. It was my first bike, road or otherwise. While patiently awaiting delivery (back then it was a 6-month wait after I ordered it to my specs), I took the MSF course. It was a full weekend (Friday eve, then all day Sat and Sun). It was a fantastic course, and I highly recommend it to anyone who rides or wants to ride. It was the single most important thing I have done with respect to riding a bike safely and somewhat confidently. Secondly, as many have stated above, ride with the correct gear. Get some good gloves and some good boots and always ride leather body coverings. Not sure what the helmet laws are where you live, and I won't soapbox, but please consider wearing a helmet. Unfortunately, here in Hampton Roads, we have a lot of young Military men who think they are invincible, and just this past week we have had 4 or 5 motorcycle deaths on our roads (all were single vehicle accidents) because these kids mixed excessive speed, cockiness, and inexperience. That being said, ride safe, keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up, and don't get too many bugs in your teeth from your permanent smile while you're out on the road. Chuck

Trey - I'm very sorry to hear this news. Prayers and good thoughts are headed your way from the East Coast. Although I cannot possibly imagine what you are going through, I can say that your children love you very much, and you love them, and this will never change. As others have said, the pain will eventually subside, and your life will be a better one. Remember to lean on your family as they are a great source of comfort and strength at this point. As you can see here, you also have a lot of friends on here who care about you very much. You will persevere with the help of your family, your friends and your faith. Hang in there. We're all on your side, wishing you well.

Sorry to buck your trend here, Arky. But as a Virginia grad and a non-revenue athlete while there, I have to say Go Hoos !! We've had an incredible run in this post-season, starting with the ACC tournament (we beat Clemson, North Carolina and Florida State to take the ACC title). Then, after the tournament selection committee gave us the shaft and sent us out west, we sent SDSU and Cal-Irvine home in the regional. Then, we still didn't get a Super Regional home stand, so we had to head south and eliminate Ole Miss (3 fantastic games from both teams) to make it to Omaha. On Saturday we lost to LSU, but we held pretty tough most of the game and played well against probably the best team in the country. On Monday, we sent Cal State Fullerton packing (we are now the California Champions - we beat 'em all). Tonight should be a great game. I'm looking forward to it. If I recall correctly, Virginia and Arkansas are the two lowest seeds in Omaha, and they are both still alive. BTW, this is Virginia's first trip ever to Omaha, and we're definitely enjoying the ride. Here's to a good game tonight, and whoever comes out on top needs to take down LSU (sorry Tiger fans). Chuck

Thanks, Stew. I've gotten a few suggestions from some co-workers for food (Roscoe's, Father's Office, Phillipe's near Olvera St, Mi Piace in Pasadena). Also, Santa Monica waterfront apparently has a few decent places, but no specifics on that. I'm not averse to spending a bit on a good dinner, but it just doesn't seem right to lay out $30-40 for an entree and eat alone. Not sure how far I want to drive for a dinner, so I might stay closer to the Inglewood / Santa Monica area since that's along my drive. I've also been told to take in the Getty Museum if possible. Apparently it's pretty spectacular. I'm going to shoot for that on my first day out there before the meetings start. I know I won't have a whole lot of free time, but I surely don't want to sit in the hotel all evening. BTW, which Roscoe's is the original, Pico St or Manchester Blvd? Or does it matter? And is there anywhere nearby that I need to avoid (other than Compton)? I want to come back home in one piece. I plan to be on the road each morning by 5 or so, so I am hoping that I can make it up to Moorpark or at least nearby before the expressways get gridlocked for the day. Thanks - Chuck

A short-notice trip has popped up and I will probably be heading to Moorpark for a few days of meetings next week. I plan to stay near LAX and stay on east coast time, hopefully avoiding the morning traffic. I'm looking for a few recommendations for local style restaurants and other things to do while there. I'll be traveling alone, so I won't be looking for anything fancy - someplace where I can eat as a single and not feel self-conscious. I will be stopping by Amoeba Records (that'll be my first stop after I land). That's the only thing on my extra-curricular schedule right now. Any other thoughts will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance - Chuck

Happy Birthday, Craig. Hope you enjoyed it. I'm not sure why Gary is rubbing in your age, though. He's got us both beat. And you've only got me beat by 8 days. We're not old, we're just well seasoned. Chuck

Sweet score, Seth. Sounds like it is helping out with the bass punch you are looking for. And I'm glad to hear your fiancee is happy with it (after hearing it). As you prtobably know by now, WAF is very important. Keep up the good work.

Seth - Beautiful wrtie-up and some great pics. Thank you for the kind words. You were a pleasure to deal with. It's really nice to see the Thorens up and spinning again. I'm glad it's bringing you some listening joy. I'm also happy to see a few folks chime in with recommendations for your speed switching dilemma. Sounds like it's not too unusual. Hopefully a new belt will fix the rumble if you're so inclined to replace it. I know the belt was original to me (I didn't replace it), but as I told you I never spun 45s, so this issue slipped under my radar. I'm also very impressed with your McPhail grand. Looks very beautiful. Unfortunately, my only musical talent is listening. Keep us posted on your progress, and I hope you continue to enjoy your vinyl. Chuck

Mine showed up yesterday afternoon. Looks really nice. Thanks again, Klipsch. Chuck

Just put in my order. Can't wait to hang it up in the listening room. Thanks for taking such good care of us, Amy. BTW, your new avatar is very nice. Chuck