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DIBS.....put you finger in the piece of pie you want.....black-black no trade back (baseball cards only!).....I'll bring cash in the morning! (TRANSLATION: if my wife lets me after about 2-weeks of pleading and then I'll give you my best rubber check - for "part payment" and the rest next time you catch me) Grow Up! Get over it! Get a real life - things happen. It's the Law of Combat Random - one guy does everything "by the book" and dies on the beach while the company "sadsack" survives a direct hit by a nuke and gets a medal for heroism!! AMY....stop this thread. Puh-leeze!
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Garage sale booty, or How to score Cornwalls by Jeremy
BigBadBabyBoomer replied to capo72's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
Naturally you are not going to keep these....you will be selling them to a Brother Forum Member for...oh, say around $75 or so? -
F/S VG condition Heresy III's
BigBadBabyBoomer replied to alliclaytor's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
If I find a gold 1904 Double Eagle on the ground should I immediately run to the nearest coin collector and give it to him for $1? Two life-long buddies maybe....but two strangers? The Arabs say a deal is not finished until both men have gone 100 miles in the desert...in opposite directions!! BottomLine: What are the speakers worth ...to you! Are you very happy you got them? If so you'll soon forget the price. -
I hardly ever listen to vinyl anymore
BigBadBabyBoomer replied to joshnich's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
To joshnich, Harry O, et al....Please "double-box" your albums in sets of 50 per box and mail them to me via Media-Mail. Also if you could do-up an Excel spreadsheet catalog before shipping that would be helpful[Y].....I will donate them to a worthwhile vinyl charity (BBBB's Vinyl Collection) in your name. Many Thanks[8-|] -
MY WIFE AND DOG FOR A PAIR OF MINT FORTE IIs
BigBadBabyBoomer replied to Roc Rinaldi's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
The oiled walnut is nice (love my Belles) but have you considered a handpainted psychedelic 60's finish...especially if these are for the family-rumpus room? -
Get Back To Basics Dummy (DENON)
BigBadBabyBoomer replied to aviserated's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
I thought for a while there I was actually developing patience and empathy....but then I decided I just don't care anymore.........(or "other words" to that effect for all you real grown-ups) -
Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend
BigBadBabyBoomer replied to Travis In Austin's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
Travis, Our most sincere and heartfelt condolences at the passing of your beloved family member. Keith and Chris -
Most important component
BigBadBabyBoomer replied to Erik Mandaville's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
No argument ...but (and ain't there always a butt!?)...The Cartridge......The Cartridge..........The Cartridge!!.......oh, you got a cd[li] -
MY WIFE AND DOG FOR A PAIR OF MINT FORTE IIs
BigBadBabyBoomer replied to Roc Rinaldi's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
You've got to be kidding...right? Such a beautiful little pup! Com'on...I mean gee-whiz a fellow only finds a good dog every so often!! -
Many years ago I was visiting my cousin at his workplace in an IBM plant. He suddenly received a "rush order" from his boss for a completely new set of briefing slides to be used in less than 30 minutes. We rushed down the hall to a room requiring a key - which he produced. Inside were two MacIntosh computers. He had the slides finished in about 15 minutes - and made the boss very happy. Since he has retired I feel my oath of secrecy is fullfilled....and that's the rest of the story!
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20 Years Later...and I'm Spinnin Vinyl Again.
BigBadBabyBoomer replied to pierceb's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
This weekend we broke open a still sealed Longines Symphonette of 5LPs by Harry James and Orchestra. You know even thought they have been "sealed" all those years they could still Swing and Harry's lip hadn't deteriorated a bit either! Vinyl forever! -
Holy Crapola.... Get A Pair of ALK'ed Belles For $20
BigBadBabyBoomer replied to Gilbert's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
Just another fine example of "ebay" protecting their seller and to hell with the rest of us... -
Just noticed this ebay item...seems to have done some homework researching this item... http://cgi.ebay.com/Very-Rare-Klipsch-Klipschorn-K5-Handmade-by-PWK_W0QQitemZ150103234149QQcategoryZ50597QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Give it a try...seems to be able to penetrate even our firewall...http://www.tropicalglen.com/
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colterphoto1is absolutely correct - "fine furniture or antiques". Now that said sometimes you do have to move things around - I just sent a 180 year old tea set in two boxes; each box was professionally packed by one of Englands finest professional china packers. Yes they really have professionals - not just some guy who can't keep a job and decided to open a "Pack-n-Mail". I re-packed those boxes in two more boxes - each 24 x 24 x 36 - two boxes to send a teapot, 6 c/s, creamer, sugar and two serving plates - on the other hand there are only three known complete sets! so I figured a few extra dollars for packing is an INVESTMENT not a cost. So first question....how much are they worth to you? NOT how much did you pay or get for them... but, how much are they worth to you? If they are indeed "fine furniture or antiques" I suggest you pack them in the original cartons and then "wrap" them in 4-inches of polystryene foam sheets - NOT polystyrofoam, but POLYSTYRENE foam. 4-inches on each side - and there are 6 sides to any box - the bottom deserves as much protection as the top! Next box them in a 350-lb burst-strength carton and palletize for shipment.....of course if I were sending my Beautiful Baby Belles back to Oklahoma the outer carton would be plywood and 2x4's with a carpet lining but then again I'm quite anal about shipping since my wife worked in the Post Office and I used to see the "back shipping dock" where the boys tried each package for "drop-kick" strength for amusement. You can safely ship these speakers if you use a little common sense and spend a few bucks. "If you can't afford the shipping you probably can't really afford the goods inside...?"[:'(]
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The first day home I wired up the ol'Klipsch Belles with a couple of extension cords....which I aim to replace one day when I find a friendly sort to help me move them out so I can access the wiring board. Is there any chance of those old extension cords (brown two-strand from Ace Hardware) damaging either the speakers or the amp? Not really worried about the amp so much as it is an old Onyko 508 that came with the speakers but the speakers themselves have become like children....I've even named them... "Abra" and "Kadabra"....is that wrong?
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Go tubes with the best DAC chip-set.....almost...ALMOST... like vinyl.
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Last night I was listening to an old "Record of the Month CLub" LP-set of Hoagy Carmichael on my Belles. I had waited for a pair within driving distance from an original owner who was as finicky about his stuff as I am....Hoagy never sounded better except that one time I saw him in person!! Get in your car and enjoy one of the best rides of your life!
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Open letter to the 2 Channel forum...
BigBadBabyBoomer replied to Clarence2's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
I may be a very junior member and own only previously used speakers but Amy and the entire Forum Botherhood have been the best most helpful folks I have encountered in a long time. It's almost like the antique car hobby was back in the sixties before the rich-boys started "restoring" cars with a checkbook instead of with their hands. Amy...keep us happy and straight! -
Just up on Ebay starting at $500. ...Klipsch Belle Legacy Speakers - Matched Pair EBAY Item number: 220070053675
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Free Next Day UPS Air on La Scalas...Hoax?
BigBadBabyBoomer replied to BigBadBabyBoomer's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
Amazing analysis...but how do they get the ad into the ebay system to start with? -
http://cgi.ebay.com/BEAUTIFIL-Set-of-Klipsch-La-Scala-Floor-Speakers_W0QQitemZ110062333585QQihZ001QQcategoryZ45206QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Tube audio: vinyl or cd, what's better
BigBadBabyBoomer replied to 33klfan's topic in 2-Channel Home Audio
Actually this one is verrrry easy! Vinyl thru Tubes and out the Belles...or K-Horns if you are lucky []...or Jubilees if you are very lucky.[]