[D I Y Audio Cables]

12 hours ago, babadono said:

Holds better? how about locking bananas?

https://www.parts-express.com/Expanding-Banana-Plug-with-Dual-Set-Screws-and-Poly-Carbonat-091-3604?quantity=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=18127373971&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6rb1suPZ-wIV1AF9Ch1tygfLEAQYASABEgJfDPD_BwE

I like those and the way they attach to the speaker wire. 

[Awesome products, poor customer service]

3 minutes ago, OO1 said:

just refuse the order .,from UPS   when it ships to you  ..........that should  cancel  the order  

Not that easy if they dump and run. 

[D I Y Audio Cables]

How tight do those banana plugs hold?  Mine seem to be lose and I would like to replace them with something that holds better. 

[Lost a dear friend today]

Sorry for your loss. 

[HH SCOTT; BEAUTY BY DESIGN]

I had a Scott 222 C hotrodded by NOS valves. It was one of the best sounding integrated amps I heard with my Heresys.

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[Guitars and more...]

[510 on top of the La Scala help dialing this in]

On 11/12/2022 at 9:08 AM, Heritage_Head said:

So if I’m getting all this correctly I need a four channel amp (one channel for each 510/driver, and one each for the La scala bottoms)…I know next to nothing about active xos. What are the requirements? 

Correct, 001 has mentioned a good entry level DSP, 2-nice 2 channel amps will work as well.  

Two way crossover (minidsp.com)

 

Not sure if you have read some of these or not, but there some good info.  Just be careful not to go down a rabbit hole, keep it simple and try to stick with settings that are known to work. 

 

 

[Amp for Subs?]

I'm using the Crown XLS2505 for my TH Spuds. Actually just finished the following video which I highly recommend if setting up multiple subs.

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[What am I working with RE: whole home audio?]

I would check Monoprice as they have some nice whole home offerings. 

[DAC/Streamers, Streaming, Networked Music Systems]

5 minutes ago, Thaddeus Smith said:

the only time I use a Qobuz app is when I'm mobile.

I assume play back is only as good as the phone is capable.  

 

5 minutes ago, Thaddeus Smith said:

What ability?

I was under the impression TIdal/MQA on the phone had better play back with the right DAC as it can unfold which allows an android phone to have better play back than hi res from any other source. 

[DAC/Streamers, Streaming, Networked Music Systems]

2 hours ago, Thaddeus Smith said:

I use Qobuz

They seem to be more straight forward, download what we have available and use how/where you like.  I like buying from Hdtracks as I can store on my NUC and hard drive then access via ROON.  But I am looking for something more portable.  ROON offers ARC, but I would like to have better play back via Android Phone, that's what took me to MQA as it seems there are programs that bi pass Androids lack of capabilities.  Does Qobuz have this ability? 

[DAC/Streamers, Streaming, Networked Music Systems]

@RealMarkDeneen the link below is more geared towards disproving the quality of MQA, from what I gathered from the first paragraph (which also explains some of the last statement I posted) MQA appears to be Tidals way to "unfold" the encoding.   MQA may be worth the extra sound quality, but im not a fan of proprietary software, hardware or methods for that matter.  I see some benefit to Tidal, but if I can get the same quality from Qobuz without the need of device or software to "unfold" the last part of the signal, then I may consider Qobuz over Tidal. 

 

https://hackaday.com/2021/04/21/mythbusting-tidals-mqa-format-how-does-it-measure-up/

[DAC/Streamers, Streaming, Networked Music Systems]

I am going to skim back through this thread for an answer, but could someone explain this this statement?  I thought Hi-res was Hi-res.  From how this read, it makes it sound as there are different types of hi-res audio.

 

Qobuz allows its users to directly stream hi-res music without using MQA, while Tidal supports MQA in their High-Res audio quality option.

 

 

[Advice on adding a 510 horn to my La scala]

6 minutes ago, deang said:

 

That was the original driver for the Underground Jubilee, and there were passives designed for that driver using both horns.

Have you built or heard any of the passive/driver combos?  Wouldn't mind seeing some for the different drivers Klipsch used.

 

 

[Advice on adding a 510 horn to my La scala]

No problem ... $200 for a good used preamp, $200 for a miniDSP HD and $100-200 for another amp [emoji4] 

Depending if the goal is 2 channel or not, DAC directly to the MINIDSP should work without the need of a PRE.

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[Advice on adding a 510 horn to my La scala]

 
 Seems a little high on the price considering you can buy generic brand for $180 new:
 
https://www.amazon.com/LASE-BM-D750-2-Throat-Titanium-Compression/dp/B08BPFMBX2
 
Or the newer version of the Paudio for $340:
 
https://usspeaker.com/paudio bmd750-1.htm
 
 I've purchased a couple pairs of the k-69-a don't think I've paid more than $300 shipped. I apologize if the seller is a forum member but they are not posted for sale here as far as I know.

Ebay, $50.00 each

https://www.ebay.com/itm/255796213565?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=XDL5oeuaSy-&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=IrwQw47zRQO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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[New Heritage Jubilee Larger Venue Review?]

You need a bit of space to " unfold" the bass frequencies. [emoji846]
 

But isn't that the purpose of a folded horn to "unfold" the bass frequency?

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[510 on top of the La Scala help dialing this in]

11 hours ago, Coytee said:

If you want to pay shipping both ways, I have a 510 laying about... no driver attached.

I do as well, even have a B&C which eventually replaced the P. Audio pictured.  If you want to dabble, your welcome to them to try, could even make a smoking deal on sell if interested.  PM me for more details if so. 

[Jubilee review by Steve Guttenburg, Audiophiliac.]

I would love to experience what he did with Zeppelin II.  

[Straight Razor?]

I use my grandfather's Gillette Silver tip and on occasion my grandmothers Lady Gillette.  Gillette platinum blades are good, but I can't find a good source, so Astra from Amazon have been my go-to for the last year.  

 

Gillette Flare Flair | Refurb Revamp Replate | Razor Emporium

 

Gillette Lady Gillette | Double Edge Safety | Razor Emporium

 

Sure enough after doing a quick Google search on the Gillette platinum, I came across some on Amazon.

 

Amazon.com: 25 Gillette Platinum Double Edge Razor Blades Made in Russia : Beauty & Personal Care

 

Amazon.com: Astra Superior Platinum Double Edge Razor Blades - 30 Ct : Beauty & Personal Care

[From Italy I inherited this pair of loud speaker from my father ,wish to know more about]

Welcome, they are the first series of the Fortes.  The newest series is the Forte IV.  Nice speaker.  What all would you like to know?

 

Forte Floorstanding Speaker | Klipsch

 

forte-brochure.pdf (d2um2qdswy1tb0.cloudfront.net)

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I use Venmo, but only with people I know, no strangers.  Not sure how secure it is, if at all.  My kids use cash app, not sure how secure that is either.  

[🏆HOLY GRAIL - The Golden Jubilee $125,000.00 Tryon, North Carolina]

34 minutes ago, ClaudeJ1 said:

Got 3 of these babies in storage! It was the best of the EV horns (had them all), which were also like by DJK, our deceased pal.

I've had 2 sets twice but needing the storage space and money after acquiring K402s, had to sell them. DJK os the reason I tried them, I preferred them over the big 9040s.  As Seti mentioned the 402 has been hard to beat, but for the price horns like 640 and 403 would be hard to beat unless you can get your hands on 402s and have space, then there is no question to ask, as its always the 402. 

[*sold* Got some wire to move out...]

So tempting...Do you think if I was to move into an apartment for about 6 months and decided to put in a set of Underground Jubilees, I would have a use for these?  I don't have an apartment or Jubilees, but you never know. 

[🏆HOLY GRAIL - The Golden Jubilee $125,000.00 Tryon, North Carolina]

Though a slightly different design, the K403 always reminded me of the EV HP 640.  Knowing how good the EV HP 640 is, I could only imagine how much better the K403 is.