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Wow , made in China for real .here is what the other side of that plastic cover looks like.
Don't know about that since it was stated before that the RF-83's are made in Hope.
James
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Thanks DD, I've been looking into this for a while and just kept putting it off.
Funny cause I've had a list of things that I want to get and this has been on it but it is now moving up to the top and really quick. My problem is that I would also have to get a router but that's not a big deal since I just picked one out for my gf's kid. It's just that extra few $$ that I would have to spend.
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One of the houses I built is the "house of the day" in the Wall Street Journal real estate section:
WOW...... [H]
That is a very cool home....
James
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any suggestions for what to ask the glass dealer...
I just looked up a local glass company and explained what I wanted to do and they told me how they can help.
how thick?
Depends on what the place carries and how much you want to spend.
what kind of edge?
I got just a plain edge, after every cut they polish the edge so it's not sharp. If you wanted you can have them bevel, round or whatever else that particular place can do.
I had glass tops done for 2 pairs of Cornwalls, 1 pair of Heresy and my RF-83's. Always great to deal with, 5 minutes from my house and had it done in a day. I also got those felt pads for the corners from Home Depot, I believe they are the 1/4" round, just so the glass isn't sitting on the speakers themselves.
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Many C-28s had a phono preamp problem, specifically the right channel would drop out periodically. Possibly the location and dressing of the components involved caused overheating or some other problem that caused the drop out? My C28 had that problem, and I was told that others had it too. Mine was repaired by an engineer who was rated the best repair person in the Bay Area by the Bay Guardian. Then it went out again. Then it got fixed again. When I went to sell my c-28 to a shop that specialized in McIntosh, and bought zillions of them, the person screening them said "Does it have the right phono channel problem ... well we'll see." He hooked it up to his test rig and ran it a few minutes, and it failed right in front of us!
Gary,
I know exactly what you are talking about. This has happen to me since I purchased my C-28. I thought that a good cleaning would help but from your experience it doesn't look like it. I have been able to switch the phono inputs every time this has happened and that seems to work or just a simply wiggle of the rca connectors seems to help. I do have to admit that it does bug me when it happens and after it starts working again I'm relaxed listening to vinyl again...
I might have to start looking into something else. Thinking to self, is it time for a change..............
James
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You mentioned that you are putting this in a small room, why the need for the surround back speakers then?
Do you have room for floor standing speakers to be used as your surround backs, with the proper height and location?
If it really is a small room then I would just get the RS-62 for the surround and see if you really need the other speakers.
James
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While I don't listen to jazz I do listen to rock/pop with my C28 with my MC-2105 and love it. I running this setup with my Vertical Cornwalls, Thorens 160, Oppo DV-980H (for cd's) and Marantz 2238B (for turner). My next thing to get is either a MR74 or MR77 to replace the Marantz and I'll be set.
As far as the volume knob I have yet to play it past half way and still be in the same room let alone house. This setup is on the second floor and it fills the first floor with sound and with the windows open I can hear it loud and clear when I take the dog out.
Where are you located? If your near the Chicago area we can talk and work out a visit to your place and I will bring the C28 so you can hear it in your setup.
James
I forgot, Welcome to the forum....
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First off, the "W" in the serial number is what to look for on these. "W" = 1981
As far as the HWL label and if it's "clear finished" I can't help you there.
James
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Sounds like you are enjoying the Denon but it doesn't have enough power so a external amp should be the ticket. I never had a Denon AVR as I went from a Sony into Outlaw separates.
If an amp is what you are looking for Emotiva is getting all the new talk, Outlaw has work for my RF-83 setup, Sunfire amp would work and gets high praise.
I can see what you are talking about the center dialog not as crisp. You are going from a full speaker to a center channel and a totally different sound all together.
James
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Welcome to the forum...
I think you can start at 18" away and work from there. The right amount is different for everyone so you might want it closer or further. I would set it in one location and leave it for a few days then move it, again leave it at this location for a few days to see if you notice a difference.
Is this setup only for HT?
Remember have fun and play it loud....
James
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I am actively seeking professional help.
Send that help my way when you find it....
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Welcome to the forums YoJoe!
Funny thing is he was a member 7 months before you, he just doesn't post. Check out the join date.
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YoJoe,
I would get the RB-61, if you have the space and the money always go for the bigger speaker. This way you don't have to worry about buyers remorse. Then with the added RC-52 and RS-42 it should make for a very nice HT setup.
James
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Sorry James your site had the belts about 15.00 higher, so saving that 15.00 I can buy some record cleaning suplies
Hey I know what you mean, next time I will be using that same site.
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Thanks to Harry and Art I have a different site to spend money on...
THANKS GUYS...... [Y]
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I got my Thorens belt from LP Gear.
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yeah it has all the ins and outs i need for sure..
Since that is the case, GO FOR IT.......
Remember to post pictures when you get in hooked up.
James
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Nic,
That new HT is going to be nice with that 9.1 setup. I'm going to look into it a little more.
Since this is going on the long wall, how much space is going to be behind the row of seats? What's the total size of your basement? You have to remember that if the whole basement is open it will affect the sound at the seating location.
James
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Once you get a few addresses, use Mapquest or Google maps to figure routes, distance, and how long it'll take to get there.
Don't forget to call first to make sure the location has the Heritage line setup for a demo.
People have talked about this before, stores are listed buy don't have any current Heritage models on the floor for demos.
Also, Welcome to the forum....
James
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This will make the resale value of RF 7's and the likes go up in resale value.
Why?
James
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You know what I was thinking these speakers are your 4th and 5th but they are your 6th and 7th for a 7.1 setup. These speakers should be on the back wall and if you use THX as a starting point you can just play with the location to see how they work best for you. Take a look here at the THX standard for 7.1 setup.
If you use that standard try putting both speakers on the window opening ledge. Try them next to each other centered in that ledge, you can even keep them together and move them left or right to see how it sounds. Also try them apart on the ledge and moving them around. Remember this is your setup and if it sounds good to you then that is all that counts.
any thoughts? I saw these http://www.a1components.com/itemdisplayn.aspx?item=10776 - monoprice has some like these too. They look like they could be mounted with the existing screws on the back of the speakers. I just worry about these speakers falling.
That looks good or the one from MonoPrice is also good. What you want to look for is the weight capacity and when installing them hitting a stud or using a heavy duty wall anchor.
Does your receiver have the speaker setup function?
James
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Nic,
That sounds good, the 9.1 with it all being in the front. Do you have any pictures of a setup like that, I'm just trying to imagine 7 speakers in the front.
James
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Man, that's a nice area to setup your HT... [Y]
Using the 18'-4" wall for your screen and a 100" screen centered your seat-to-screen viewing distance is 10'. A nice distance for the row of seating, but then you will have a lot of dead space on either side of the screen. What are you planning on doing with that? Also I see that you have a wall for the rear right speaker what is in the rear left area?
If you used the 16' wall and still centered your screen I think you would have a better layout and use the space better. The back area behind the row of seats can be used for popcorn machine or DVD storage units and possible another row of seats. You really don't need a wall parallel to the long wall just have it open since the speakers are pointed at the 18'-4" distance.
Which speaker combination are you planning on using for this setup?
James
My spin clean story
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So I'm finally going to order the Spin Clean next week and was looking for some advice. The people that own one already, is it worth it to get more of the solution from Spin Clean or making a home brew would be fine.
If a home brew is fine what should it consist of beside distilled water.
Thanks,
James