Jump to content

LocknLoad

Regulars
  • Posts

    48
  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    1

LocknLoad last won the day on February 12

LocknLoad had the most liked content!

LocknLoad's Achievements

Member

Member (2/9)

20

Reputation

  1. Bill - I'm in the Chicago area as well - but my garage is attached so it doesn't get as cold I imagine. I've got a system out there, as well as TV, and a computer and haven't had any problems. I imagine if you're going to be spending anytime out there in extreme weather you'll be running a heater while they're in use anyway. You could always email Klipsch and ask if there is a suggested operating temperature for your speakers, or speakers in general.
  2. RTR isn't the most convenient - but the cool factor is off the charts. I've got a Pioneer RT707 and use it regularly Try http://www.protapenw.com/acatalog/Open_reel_audio_tape.html - I've bought some blank from them.
  3. Occasionally I've seen ported speakers that have their ports "stuffed" with open cell foam - KEF ships their bookshelf speakers with foam specifically for this purpose. I haven't been able to determine from what I've read - does stuffing the port create more bass, or less? Anyone have any experience with this? Or I guess, what's the point I'm missing?
  4. Anyone using Cambridge DAC Magic? Care to share any thoughts on it, or others you considered?
  5. cndnc - eBay works pretty well, buy form sellers that have a very good track record (over a hundred transactions and at least a 99.5% rate) if the seller deals in electronics primarily they'd be my choice to deal with. You'll be less likely to be disappointed in whatever you buy. Good luck!
  6. An inexpensive receiver - I'm partial to the Marantz 22XXB series myself - and a set of bookshelf's will blow away your ProMedia set up. Go for a Marantz 2238B and a pair of used Klipsch 2.2's and you'll enjoy the difference without breaking your budget. For speakers a bit larger - floor-standing - KG3.5 are nice sounding and cheap. Connect a computer to it and listen to whatever you like - internet radio (pandora.com) or your iTunes library. Need smaller bookshelf speakers? - the RB10's sound nice in a small environment
  7. Oldmako You said nearly everything I would've if I could have phrased it that well - my main system is a SA9500 II and matching tuner with a pair of Chorus and I love it. I have three 2 channel systems in the house and they're all vintage stuff.
  8. Hogwash. IMHO + 1 The new stuff sounds flat and lifeless IMO
  9. I have used the AE - I wasn't happy with the quality, nor the dropped signal periodically. I'm using a 24" iMac, miniplug to RCA BlueJeans cable to my receiver. I control the whole thing wirelessly through my iPhone with the Remote application mentioned earlier. Works great. Having said that - it's hard to beat the AE for a simple connection in any room of the house wirelessly for average listening, or background music for a party.
  10. Neil Young - Live at Massey Hall 1971 If you haven't bought this, you're in for a treat. listening to this at a decent volume makes it sound like Neil is closer than front row at the Chicago Theater. Excellent excellent stuff.
  11. Little Feat, with the late great Lowell George - Down on the Farm Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon & Wish you were here Queen - A night at the opera Robin Trower - Bridge of Sighs Led Zeppelin II Collective Soul - Collective Soul The Kinks - One for the Road (quality is average, but the performance is first rate) Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
  12. pandora.com is ad free and play what you like
  13. Kevin - I did something similar - always wanted a Pioneer RT-707 reel to reel, couldn't afford them as a kid, saw a super clean one on eBay from a recognized seller and BANG - I had to have it. I love the damn thing, wish I woulda bought one sooner. Here's a couple links for tapes - I've used pro northwest. http://www.protapenw.com/acatalog/Open_reel_audio_tape.html http://www.tapestockonline.com/reeltoreel.html Picked up a CTF-1250 cassette as well. The think the old stuff is more "engaging" than the current equipment
  14. I've got a pair of Quartets connected to a Pioneer SA 7800 integrated amp and Pioneer TX 7800 tuner. They sound terrific IMO. As another poster put it - a great value speaker in the Klipsch line. I think the statement of connecting them to the right amp is accurate for any speaker Mine are black finish, not my first choice, but couldn't beat the price $325 in great shape on eBay. If you're not concerned with the finish, black typically go for $50 less than walnut or oak.
×
×
  • Create New...