Bob1210

<These were used to watch TV in our house on a surround sound system. we got a bigger TV< and now need smaller speakers> LOL! That was worth a really good laugh! [] Got a bigger TV so need smaller speakers. That just cracks me up! But what a steal on a nice set of speakers. Someone's going to get lucky.

I am using a KV-4 and can report that it works great with my KG 4.5 fronts. No concerns about timbre not matching, highly recommend it and no reason why it should not work just as well with your KG 5.5's. I like them visually together also. Black works really well too; had oak 4.5's up front and watching a movie, the oak was just too distracting, using them as rears instead. I was looking for KG 5.5's but nothing local showed up, but two pairs of 4.5's happened along at prices I could not pass up. For HT on a budget, the 4.5's are difficult to beat. There have been many threads on which is the right or best center for the KG series so does seem to be more than one answer. Elitedemo's suggestions should also be considered; best to your search and do let us know which you decide on and your findings. Bob

I don't know ... this one ain't so bad. There are a lot worse, like that first one! Keep 'em comin'.

Oops, 222C, but still great!

Check out this Scott 299C integrated amp on Audiogon, just $300! No relation to seller, just thought it would fit what you're looking for and a start you off into tube amp ville without burning a hole in your wallet or in your ears. Bob http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstube&1251102202&/Scott-222C-Vintage-Integrated

It is exciting to become a La Scala owner as I have also recently. I already had some experience with tube amps (100 wpc monoblocks which could use many types of output tubes including KT-88, EL34, 6CA7, 6L6GC, and KT-66, and I tried them all, and a Scott 299 using EL84 output tubes), but had no experience with high efficiency horns. The La Scalas were priced low enough and were available locally, and I was very curious about these classic speakers. I often read about great synergy between Single Ended Triode (SET) amps and horn speakers so when the opportunity to purchase a SET amp using the 845 tubes, it made sense to try the combo. As advocated by another member, switching out the stock K-77s for Crites CT-125 tweeters peeled away a layer of veil and opened up the sound, bringing forth better detail without etch or grain. At the same time, I swapped the AL crossovers for Crites A/4500. As you might know already, high efficiency horn speakers show off every flaw in your upstream equipment. Putting high quality amplifiers and preamps ahead in the chain will really show what the La Scalas are capable of sounding. As wide as their front baffles are, they can still pull a disappearing act and throw a deep and wide soundstage given you take the time to move the speakers inches at a time until you get the result that satisfies you. I am surprised the La Scalas are as picky about their position as they are; at the same time, amazed at the dynamics and smoothness to vocals they create. Do not forego an active preamp. A preamp is the heart and soul of your system. Preamps are more than just a switch box with a volume knob. It is there to extract the most from your records and CDs. As much as "straight wire with gain" sounds pure and almighty, it often leaves music sounding cold and lifeless. Get it wrong here and one spends a long time swapping amps, CD players, and cartridges in and out trying to get music to sound like music. Ok, so you do not have much money and I do not know what your budget is but let's say it's $500 tops. A quick look at used tube integrated amps on Audiogon showed many at that price range and it would be a good place to start. Feel free to email me if you have additional questions. Have fun!

Thanks to Matt Rotunda at Pitchperfectaudio.com in SF, CA who has one, I will finally be able to hear what this TT is all about!Thanks to fellow members who helped! Bob Hello, It was suggested by a fellow member to list this request here in 2 channel after having put it up in garage sale forum. I recently joined the Klipsch forum and have thoroughly enjoyed reading the threads. I have a pair of LS1s that I'm upgrading. I also came into an Empire 398 recently without a cartridge mount on its fixed headshell on the 980 arm. Does anyone have this item for sale or could steer a newbie in the right direction towards one? It's a shame this table is just a big paperweight right now, I hear so many great things about it, I sure would love to put a cart on it. Hope someone can help, thanks. Bob

Buyer picking up at prague airport. I would like to have a company who would palletize three boxes which will fit on one pallet. I'm in Oregon. Anyone can help with suggestions? Thank you.