cubdog

Thanks Bob. If I understand you correctly, I should sit tight unless there's an obvious failure that demands attention. If not let me know and I'll do whatevers best. cubdog

There is also, for me, the issue that I am not a DIYer meaning I have to have someone else do the crossover work. Another added expense. Does Bob Crites even do crossovers for CR3s? I haven't seen anything on his website. cubdog

So my question stands. Passive bi amp or use an electronic crossover? cubdog

So are you saying to rebuild the crossovers? I'm not clear at what you're getting at.But then, even with upgraded crossovers would it not be best to bi amp? And if it would be why not use an electronic crossover. Aside from cost that is. If I can obtain the same results going passive I would that. cubdog

All of my CF3 have the same woofer. I do have a back up woofer that came with my original two and it is different but I've never heard it. cubdog

I've been thinking, is there a reason that passive bi amping is best? Or should I just invest in an active electronic crossover unit? cubdog

As you know Moray the CF3s are not small speakers. I had them on some makeshift 10 inch stands and they were overpowering. Also the speakers are in front of two large paintings and quite frankly I'd rather look at the artwork than the speakers. Six inches is a compromise. cubdog

I'm going to have some custom made stands built. I'm thinking they will be about six in tall. Not ideal I know that places the horn at about 30 inches. Ten inch stands would be better but that won't work. Should I have a bit of incline back to front or have the stands level? What do you think? cubdog

Tell you what. If anyone has a pair of SS-M9ED to trade you can have all three pair if my CF3s. cubdog

Ok I bought the Parasound. What are the odds that the one recommended would just happen be available on Audiogon. Let's hope it works out as good as advertised. Of course I will update this thread when I get it. cubdog

Do you still have the CFs or have you you moved on to the Von Schweikerts? cubdog

I listen primarily to jazz and thankfully the recording quality is much better than alot of classic rock. There is one of the Parasounds you talk about currently available on Audiogon. My main amps are Bel Canto mono blocks. If these, the Bel Canto and Parasound, are a good combination what would be a reasonable price to pay for the Parasound? cubdog

Congratulations on your new DAC. How do you like it?

Would these connections be the same for an amp with level controls like the Parasound? cubdog

Can this passive biamping be acomplished with a simple chip integrated amp. I have a 45 wpc T amp, a very niced one, with only a volume control. It was designed to work with a preamp although it functions as a stand alone as well. As far as changing caps I doubt this will happen. I'm not a DIYer and don't think I will start anytime soon. cubdog

My guess is that I only have 2 crossovers. Without checking I believe my two version 2s have the same crossover. They are not far apart in their serial numbers. cubdog

I bought my third pair of CF3s today and my first pair of version 1. My other two pair see HT duty. After I sold my RF7IIs I started searching for replacements for them in my 2 channel rig. I decided that I liked the CF3s so much that if I found a pair of 3s or 4s version 1 and somewhat local I'd buy them. That's what happened this week and I just got them set up. So far so good. They do sound different than version 2s but I can't say anything definative yet as I'm just one album in. More later. Does anyone else own three pair of CF3s or am I just crazy? cubdog

I just noticed you are in Wisconsin. I'm in Oregon Il just south of Rockford. If you are in southern Wisconsin you can checj k my Bel Canto out if you wish. cubdog

I have the Bel Canto Dac 1.5. It is one of the best audio purchases I have made. I use mine as both a dac for my Squeezebox and and in place of a dedicated preamp. It sounds great and works flawlessly. The only difference in the 1.5 and 2.5 is the phono stage which I don't need. I can recommend the Bel Canto without reservation. cubdog

It should work fine and sound fine assuming the amp is capable. I've driven a variety of Klipsch speakers using T amps together with tube preamps. It's actually a nice combination. I've seen the Qinpu in the AA cataloge and for the price it's probably worth a shot. I'm guessing it's a pretty nice headphone amp as well. cubdog

Those are very interesting KLH. Do you know when they were built? cubdog

All I can do is wish you luck. Sounds like this guy is an *** and a scam artist. I hope I'm wrong. cubdog

Great photos of some great looking speakers. cubdog

Good question. I must be slow this morning, as I don't understand the responses. cubdog

Thanks for the information. cubdog