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Ali served no time. His conviction was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. Standing on his principles cost many dollars and almost four years of his career, but no incarceration.
Thanks for the further info. He still didn't dodge the draft. He was convicted, fined $10,000, banned from boxing for three years. Hmm? I still don't consider him a dodger because he stayed here and faced his consequences. If the Supreme Court overturned his imprisonment due to appeal...that's was the US saying that he was within his rights. I don't hold that against him.
P.S. most of my family are war vets... Wars we've served in...Civil, WWII, Korea, Vietnam , Gulf War I (me and my brother), Gulf War II (my son). I'm the only sailor out of all of these
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I strongly disagree. Tyson just plowed through people - you can't run forever. I think people have forgotten just how powerful and devastating his punches were, and he had lightening speed combinations. I don't think Ali would have lasted five rounds with that animal.
Ali just wasn't fast - he could hit you as well. I'm old enough to have seen most of Ali's fights and I've also seen Tyson. Bone-crusher Smith and Mitch Green are two people that took Tyson the distance in his prime. Ali in speed and punching power was in a different league. Ali could also take a decent punch (remember Ken Norton - my fellow cryptologist)!!! Ali also fought in the days of 15 round fights...if Ali got passed round 5 without Tyson being mean, Ali would take him by round 15
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Military service @ 19 in 1969 wasn't on my wish list, but it turned-out to be the influence that screwed my head on mostly straight. I didn't like Ali's stance against serving, but I came to honour it through his persistence and over that time that he fought against it. It was one of those life lessons when I realized that I was wrong.
SSH
Also - Ali did serve...he chose to serve time. He didn't use his money to get out of it, he didn't flee to Canada, nor did he have anyone in high places to put his name to the bottom of the list. Ali stood for his belief, and as a former Military member (6 continuous generations of service in my family), I say hat's off. He chose not to serve and served time - paid his debt to society. Prison can be just as bad as war sometimes.
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There's another example of a design going into the stratosphere (besides for the Volti's)...which I've previously owned...the Snell E/EII. The Snell that sold for a grand, eventually became the Audio Note AN/E (the Sogon version sells for over $100k a pair)! When my Snell's were damaged, I had to contact Audio Note for replacement parts!!!! So looking at what one of our own has accomplished - with quality drivers and furniture finishes.....yeah, I can see it now.
The Audio Note AN/E sells pretty good (and sounds pretty good too), and has served as several reviewers reference system. I'm very happy with my modified Cornwalls (ALK crossovers, Crites Tweeters, and Fostex Supertweeters), but I wish Justin the best of success in his endeavor...he just may prove to be the next Peter Qvortrup!!!!
I'd like to see him get a serious review!
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No problem pricing what the market will bear. Any correction will be made on perceived value. But I would expect a finished back and a cabinet like a rock for 20k+
The Macassar Ebony model looks pretty solid!!!!
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Keep in mind the "cornscala" isn't a Klipsch product. I wouldn't even consider those Cornscalas, the cornscala was the K77/K400 horn on top of a Cornwall bass bin. Yes inspired by the design, but completely different horns and drivers. He probably figures if Volti Audio can do it, so could he. As far as the price goes, people pay a high dollar for all sorts of designs/products that aren't any better than Klipsch. Another thing to keep in mind, is some ask for the beryllium drivers. If Klipsch wont deliver, someone will.
The biggest reason I love Klipsch is the lower cost for a product as great if not better than most.
Well, many people have changed the Cornscala image with different horns (such as the Fastracs and others) that others say outperform the K400 horn. I believe you're correct about the possible look at Volti's success.
I'm basically looking at all the dogging of Klipsch that some in the hifi world do, not realizing that the La Scala was a one time a Class A product, as well as the Palladiums. Many in the high-end look down on Klipsch, but yet and still, I see their influence all across the landscape. Just goes to show how much PWK knew, and although technology changes - good speaker design is just good speaker design....even if it's old.
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That looks like really nice furniture grade cabinetry, probably high quality components, all hand crafted. That has some value and I don't blame the manufacturer for wanting to make a living. There are people with that kind of disposable income who can and will pay top dollar for quality.
This is America, nothing wrong with that.
Agreed. Whatever floats a potential customers boat!!!!
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Interesting that those two pairs of speakers are the only items on the ampsandsound website that don't have any pricing on the web page....perhaps because they are new to the offerings?
Yep, they previewed this past weekend at T.H.E. Show in Newport California.
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And you found those prices.....where?
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Ok, everyone has a right to price their gear for whatever they want to, however Ampsandsound has two speaker models that look very much like Cornscalas to me. They are using beryllium compression drivers (which are quite expensive indeed), but they are priced at $20k for one model and $30k for another. I've seen what some of the people on this forum are capable of, and I just can't for my life see spending $20k + for cornscalas. However it could drive the value of the Cornwall up
(the $30k got a bad mini review) !!!!What do you guys think - it seems that a lot of people are attempting to revive/remix the Klipsch Heritage models in one form or another. I believe the Heritage models from the originator are pretty darn good!!!! Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!!!
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I don't want to change the subject, but….in their prime….Ali or Tyson?
Ali...can't hit what you can't touch.
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What are you running now? From your picks it looks like you have some small Paradigm Studio 20's in the rear.
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You're down in my neck of the woods aren't you? You're the guy from Navarre
I'm up here in Milton
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Yes, that is sad! The entire 1st team of the Blue Angels was lost a few years ago, if I recall correctly, in an awful mishap.
Our best and bravest. He was selfless and courageous.
My Dad was a Naval Academy graduate (Class of 1938), I was a Naval Officer for 5 years, and my son a Marine Corps Officer for four years.
Heavy heart here.
Your information about the entire 1st team of Blues being lost is incorrect....2007 Lt Cmdr Davis crashed in South Carolina. The last multiple crash was back when I was a child (and that was just two). The Thunderbirds (Airforce) lost their entire team back in 1982 - which remains the worst American Acrobatic (Military) Aviation accident in history - all 4 pilots were lost.
I too, have a heavy heart as well - I had just finished a funeral service at Barrancas National Cemetery for a survivor of the Nagasaki bombing who later married a Naval Master Chief. I'm also a 12 year naval veteran (Cryptology). I currently live in the P'cola area.
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We appreciate it, we really do....however, Memorial Day (IMHO) is reserved for a rare breed, to those that lost their lives while serving. We that are alive and well have a day call Veterans day, but those that have paid the ultimate price while serving....Memorial Day belongs to them. Fair Winds and following seas.........
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Sure it's a good trade, the RC 64 II is an excellent center for the right system.
Ya, I thought it would be. Especially for someone that has RF-7ii's I believe this would be a perfect match. Aren't those what this center is meant to be matched up with?
Have you seen this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Klipsch-la-scala-speaker-/152087125300?hash=item2369195d34
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I can't see your front, but why not another LaScala. My front 3 are, and it's impossible to beat 3 of the same.
That's true - if you have LS for your mains - go LS (X3) for the front!!!!!!!!
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Just lookig for opinions as the cornwalls are a pain to move around.... I have a pair of LaScala's as fronts and a pair of KLF 30"s as rears looking for center channel options.
Using a chorus II now was thinking of moving a cornwall into the center position any comments?
DB
Cornwall Vertical!!!!
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Cane grill to add to existing black.
Finishes:
Rosewood
Macassar Ebony
Birdseye Maple
Walnut Burl
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I'm not at liberty to say. Sorry.
Thanks Chad
I was a cryptologist back in the day.
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This is weird - I'm seeing Palladiums all over the place now at very deep discounts. If you are allowed to say so, is the Palladium line being phased out or will there be a secret reveal of a new premium line? I understand if you can't say anything. I'm just curious......
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not bad... still would rather have 39's Though
39's are going for $4900 each.
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You have competition though......I won't mention where - I've been eyeing them for a week now.
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Congrats and welcome to the forum!!!! Very nice looking Belles indeed!!!!