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"Trés agréable!" Mustang!!

Ooo, nice! Thanks for the tip, I'll have to go shopping now!

Another "pop" vocalist I've mostly enjoyed is Neil Diamond, in particular the Grammy Award winner album "J.L. Seagull" For some reason this disc really resonates with me, especially the orchestral cuts. Somewhat classical, somewhat ethereal, but very listenable.

I'm with you !

I decided to upgrade my 2010 Macbk-13 inch to a pristine refurb 2015 Macbk Pro-15 inch, which is the last year/generation Mcbk to feature the digital audio out port, key in my decision to purchase this rather than the new and much more costly Mcbk Pro-16. With the 2015 version I can make the connection to my DAC via optical cable (same as my old 2010) and have full access to my iTunes library or online HQ audio sources for listening pleasure, whereas the Mcbk Pro-16" would have required an additional "adapter" to make the same connection. This Mcbk will be strictly dedicated to my audio system, and my 2010 Mcbk and desktop iMac will serve for the more mundane tasks of life. Connected to my system and functioning as designed, I'm completely satisfied with the audio/visual results. Thanks for reading - happy listening! ~

Good estimation, you're pretty close !! Image captured at f11, 1/100, ISO 100 through a Canon 80D with a Sigma 400mm mounted on a tripod.

All you vinyl spinners are really sending me down Memory Lane : The Doors, Fleetwood Mac, America, Temptations, etc., were big favorites of mine back in the day. Another fav artist of mine will probably be considered too tame for many of you, but this brother-sister duo put together some outstanding albums and live presentations until the lady's very untimely death in the early 1980's. When just married my wife and I caught their show up at Lake Tahoe, and not only did Karen Carpenter sing but she also did a number on the drums! Her voice still makes vocal magic, and A&M studios produced excellent recordings of their music that sound outstanding through just about any decent audio system. I have seven of their albums, and each one of them makes for good listening and happy moments. ~

I wanted to capture the Feb 8, 2020 full moon over the SF Bay Area in NorCal, and this is the result of about two dozen clicks over twenty minutes. If you can expand the image to full size you will see craters along the bottom edge of the moon; "ray systems" (hub and spokes) are also pronounced as are bright ice patches(?) on the moon's surface. Although I did make a couple of minor "adjustments" with software afterward, the basic image is quite amazing all by itself. Thanks for viewing. ~

For whatever reason, seeing your "Gypsy" album triggered this response from me: "Johnny Puleo and his Harmonica Gang" produced by Audio Fidelity, NY, over 60 years ago. The audio/stereo quality of this recording is remarkable considering how old it is, and the music itself is quite enjoyable. Very entertaining, and still available on the e-auction site.

My Pro-M set is in storage and I haven't used them in a long, long while, but if my memory serves me correctly, the front grills on the satellite speakers just press into place. There should be a plastic "prong" at each corner of the grill - pry apart a little at a time with your fingers or flat blade screwdriver until you can pop them all the way off. To re-install just "snap" them back on. IMO, removing the grills probably are not going to make any significant difference in the sound as the grills are pretty transparent, but I guess it won't hurt to try. ~

Been umpteen years since I put this on the player, so this morning I took it for a spin to remind myself why I bought it in the first place: Seals & Croft "Summer Breeze" on Warner Bro's label. Mellow album with VG audio quality, a bit bit bass-heavy but well defined, and slightly laid back on the top end which nicely offsets the 'Scala's brightness. Great listening!

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@Emile, your post reminded me of this album I rarely play, not because I don't like the music (I'm quite fond of Handel's Messiah) but simply because I want to preserve the vinyl as much as possible. Purchased this in the late 70's, Argo label by Decca Record Co. Neville Marriner (deceased) conducting The Academy and Chorus of St. Martin-In-The-Fields with various soloists. A three-record set that I may have played twice in all the years I've had it. Happy listening, and Merry Christmas !

Hmm. According to Klipsch, the R15PMs are "powered" and have RCA inputs on the back of the right speaker switchable for either phono or line level analog input. If so, seems to me that you could just run a set of RCA interconnects between your deck and the R15s and be good to go..... ~

Back in the day this was our gang's fav joint for burgers and fries. Right around the corner from the Grand Lake Theater near Lake Merritt and not far from where I lived as a youngster !!

You must really want this Syn-12 badly, considering you've already spent 300 euro and are willing to spend another 200 euro to get it working. If you choose not to send it back to the seller for a full refund (highly recommended) then at least request some monetary compensation from the seller to help pay for the new board. Hope it works out for you. ~

I doubt my ears are able to pick up any of the more subtle audio tones and frequencies generated by the LS-s, but I also had some concern about “reflected” sound when I located my HF drivers to the top of the cabinet, especially since I have glass toppers on them. To address my concern, I cut my MAHL stands at a slight angle at the top where the lens mounts to allow for a slight upward tilt of the driver. I also placed an ultra-mini “rock garden” in front of the stands rather than an acoustic mat to further break up any reflected sound waves off the tops of my ‘Scalas. Does this all work? Hard to say (see my opening sentence), but FWIW, the sound stage seems to be a bit “taller” with the tilted drivers, an effect I immediately appreciated. Note: for time alignment purposes, my HF drivers sit closer to the midway point of the cabinet because of the shorter Fastrac squawker horns in my LS-s. Thanks for reading - happy listening!

This is the method I've used over the 40-plus years I've enjoyed my 'Scalas, partly because I appreciate the "natural look" of the raw birch cabinet and partly because I lack the confidence in treating something as large as the 'Scala. I def wouldn't want to screw them up, cosmetically or audibly. Mine have held up relatively well considering the lack of any applied protection, which can be attributed to the very controlled environment they exist in. To the OP: whatever you decide, hope you enjoy the LS as much as many of these Forum members do. ~

It's been a long, long time since I put his tunes on the TT - guess I need to re-acquaint myself with these discs.

Upon your recommendation I did as you suggested, though lacking an air gun/compressor and the confidence at using same, I had to make do with something else. The cone and surround look good, no tears or deformities that I can see. There for sure was a layer of dust, though not an obscene amount, but since I had it out in the open I used a slightly moist rag and gently, and I do mean gently, wiped the face and back of the woofer cone clean (I suspect you're shuddering and shaking your head right about now!). I used a small hand vac and went over the inside of the cabinet, then wiped it down with another moist rag - there really wasn't a lot of debris/dust in there. I feel better having inspected and performed maintenance on the K33-E's in my 'Scalas after all these years, and I am confident they will continue to do an admirable job of providing me with many more hours of listening enjoyment to come. But then, who knows, I may get the itch to replace these woofers just as I have the squawkers and tweeters - shame on me!

This thread prompted me to open up the bass bin of my 'Scalas to see what 43 years of ownership/listening have done to the woofers. Upon removing the "floor" of the bin I was pleasantly surprised to see how pristine the inside of the cabinet was, and even noticed the pencil lines that the craftsman used as guides for cutting/assembling the cabinet. The cones on the woofers look completely intact, though I couldn't do a full 360° inspection even with a mirror. I did check the ohm reading across the woofer terminals, and came up with 3.3 - 3.4 ohms, exactly as posted by "Marvel" above. Since I have them opened, any advice as to what else I should check for as far as function/performance is concerned? And based on what you can see in my pics, is there anything that I should pay closer attention to? I'm positive the woofers are still working as I've listened up close and put my hands on the sides of the "doghouse" and felt the vibrations. Any thoughts would be appreciated, thanks.

Not sure if my ears would be able to notice any audible differences between the "smooth" or the "scalloped" versions of these lenses, but I do have to say the scallops make a positive impact in terms of aesthetics. As usual, very nice work. That said, I'm staying with the walnut lenses for display and listening purposes..... ~

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I believe the Klipsch TT is/was produced by Pro-Ject, and that mfr lists a 78 rpm pulley kit that can be fitted to some of their TTs, not sure about the Klipsch model. Here is a link: ProJect 78

I consider myself fortunate to have owned two "stepchildren" of the HD family: '90 FXRS-SP which I kept for 20 yrs, and my current ride, an '010 FXDF. Both these bikes were controversial in their appearance relative to much of the MoCo's products, but are now somewhat esteemed by a small portion of the Harley riding populace. I rode the FXR through the Mojave Desert on the way to the Grand Canyon, and both bikes have seen PCH-1 along CA's coastline and US-50 going up to Lake Tahoe. I don't hit the road as much as I used to, but whenever I do, it still makes the day end better than when it started. To the OP: I can understand your angst regarding the unwelcome intrusion of hi-decibel exhaust tones from certain bikes, whether its the banshee wail of a high-revving 4/6cyl "track bike" or the rolling thunder of a big-bore v-twin. Hopefully these raucous episodes are short-lived and spaced far apart; even more, I trust you won't develop any prejudices against the motorcycling public as the vast majority of them are really good people. ~