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I've got one, I may be looking to unload soon. I'm wanting something with a remote, can't decide if I want to keep it for a second system or not. I also haven't decide with what exactly I want to replace it yet.

Tim is right. I do it this way for 99% of my music files. It's not easily noticeable, but the airport express has an optical connection in the 3.55mm jack, as does my macbook pro. So you can run a digital signal straight to your receiver or dac of choice. The only downside, and it's only for small percentage of my files, is that it will down convert 24bit files for wireless transmission to 16bit. Really it's a non issue though. I'm not sure if the newer Airport Express with wireless N does 24bit. I need to check out the new apple tv that was just released, it does the same wireless streaming but with videos too. It would be nice if it transmitted higher bitrate files.

Paul's wife was my aunt's piano teacher. I was talking with her about Klipsch and she told me a few stories about the man, one of which was his affinity for live music. She accompanied them many times to the orchestra. Off topic, she said he drove like a madman...haha.

I've got the opportunity to grab a mc-2505 for $500 with a wood case. I've got the ma-6200, love it, love the sound, it fits all of my needs nicely. I think the 2505 is a pretty sweet deal, but it's less power than the 75w I'm running now. Of course both are plenty for the Cornwalls. So what I'm wondering is if I'll be gaining anything other than some extra weight on my stand? Would running a separate amp with the 6200 make a noticeable difference? I was reading a thread on AK about the mac sound being pretty similar between their ss gear, that the only difference within a particular generation of gear is the power. Anyone have any experience? I mean, I like the blue lamps and all, but if it's going to sound the same I'd rather put the $500 towards my new turntable fund. OTOH, I could probably get all of my money back if I did buy it and sell it off later.

I didn't even look that close, just did a quick search, and the second link is for the CT-125. Ha!

But, if you're dead set on keeping em original... http://cgi.ebay.com/KLIPSCH-K-77-M-HORN-TWEETERS-/370405944768?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item563dea2dc0 http://cgi.ebay.com/Replacement-Tweeter-Klipsch-K-77-EV-T-35-Pair-New-/370395273068?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item563d47576c

Get the ct-125 tweeters from Crites, they're better than the k-77 anyhow.

Well, I might see ya there. I don't plan that far ahead, I didn't even plan on going to Wakarusa till a few days before. It would definitely be worth a drive to Tulsa.

Take your pick, it's all good. And they are true musicians on the stage. [Y] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdc1w8ypfVE&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4QE5j5yIYo&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AVd5RVukcs&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtJ3LS4lQnM&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yqSyK4LHIE&feature=related

I got to see them last month, and I've got all their albums. They are the real deal, quite original. Go out and buy Attack and Release now, you won't regret it.

I am not a fan of windows media player. I archive my music rips in FLAC, only because it's a slightly smaller file container, but for backup only. Lossles is lossless, and I use ALAC for all practical purposes. I've tried all the media players and found itunes to be the most intuitive by far. I ran an optical out of my computer to a separate DAC before I switched to a macbook pro. Now I use the DAC on my laptop, I find it more than adequate. There are ways to get flac to run in itunes and even ipods, but I'm not sure about the iphone. A few years ago I wouldn't sway from FLAC, but when I ran FLAC side by side with the ALAC I converted from the FLAC file through the outboard DAC using the same software I was convinced, they are the same. Using the same software and the same DAC should yield identical results using either codec. Plugins, Software, OS, DAC will all have an effect. I have my laptop wired to my LCD and stereo, and I use Mobile Air Mouse Pro app on my iphone to control the laptop, the itunes remote app on iphone is sweet as well, but I like the Air Mouse app better. I can't imagine a better setup. It sounds phenomenal.

Boxx, How do you like the Thorens 125 compared to your Music Hall? I've been looking at a 125 for a few days. Thanks, Andy

Just saw Boxx's system profile, Holy Crap! hahaha....agreed, ditch all the Mcintosh and Palladiums for the greater good. I've always wanted to hear the XRT 18, I've read some awesome things about it.

That is interesting, I guess the music industry has been influenced by automobiles for longer than I thought. Wouldn't you say there is a difference between a production technique like the "wall of sound" used in the creation process and manipulating previously produced material by using compression in a remastering process?

For the most part, I agree with this sentiment. In fact, when I see the word "remastered" the first thing I think of is compression. Generally the first CD releases of material that was recorded before CDs were mainstream is the best. Beginning in the late 80s and early 90s CDs were compressed so horribly to make them louder that is took all the dynamics out of the music. This was an evolution, and that is why most of the earlier CD releases are better. See the for a more detailed explanation. There are a few exceptions though, the SACD DSOTM being one of them. It is very well mastered, the '92 20th anniversary remaster, on the other hand, is compressed and suffers from it. I generally don't collect numerous copies of one album, however, if it is one of my favorite albums like Dark Side of The Moon, I'll ****** up all the different copies just to hear differences. It's not about being complete, it's about enjoying a hobby. There are guys out there that have 10 different turntables and in 3 different systems, and there are guys out there that have 6 versions of The White Album. Is it a bit overkill? Sure, but then again, I know people that think if you look beyond Best Buy for stereos and source material you're trying too hard. I'm just not one of them.

The SACD was released in 2003 as a 30th year commemoration and is a hybrid disc. It has two layers, one in 5.1 and one in 2 channel. It was engineered from the original mix for 5.1 and 2 channel.The confusion might have come from my DTS remarks earlier, the DTS version that I have is a boot that someone did and may be the 2007 mix you are talking about. It can only be played in DTS. For 2 channel and surround for that matter, the SACD is superior. The DTS bootleg running around was mixed from the Alan Parson's quad mix and not the original mix like the SACD. The DTS version is more separated than the SACD, but IMO, does not sound better than the SACD. To answer your questions, the 2003 release is both a 2 channel and a 5.1 mix, engineered for those purposes. If you are using a 2 channel system the DTS version will not play back but the SACD version will. The DTS version is a popular boot floating around, some were pissed that the SACD version did not use Alan Parson's quad mix for the 5.1 and I believe that this is the only reason for its existence. Go with the SACD for 2 channel or surround sound. I believe that the only SACD version of DSOTM is the hybrid, there may be people that have separated them for bootleg reasons, but any official SACD should be hybrid. http://www.pinkfloydarchives.com/DUSCDPF.htm#DSOTM1 go to the link above and scroll down for all the info you could want on the official releases. My personal preference, LPs aside and having the various versions. For 2 channel the order goes MFSL, SACD, black triangle, original release, then the shi**y 1993 20th anniversarry release. For surround the SACD is the best way to go, don't even bother looking for the DTS.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_Fidelity_Sound_Lab Audiophile shmaudiophile. The $20 disc is the pragmatic choice. The $54 disc is the extravagant choice. They're the same.

I'm not trying to talk for Boxx or anything, but I think this line of discussion will ultimately devolve to a CD vs vinyl argument. I think that horse has been beat to death, beyond, beat down to a bottle of glue! The SACD version is great, much better than the original release, better than the 20th anniversary edition, I think it's even better than the harvest/ black triangle edition. However, side by side with the MFSL version, the SACD sounds a tad puny and sterile, as most anything does next to MFSL. Now, whether you find that a plus or not boils down to preference. Plenty of folks don't like the MFSL sound. And for those people, I'm sure the SACD is ultimate version of DSOTM. My preference lies with MFSL. Like Boxx, I prefer the LP to the SACD, especially the MFSL LP. I don't own it but I've got a buddy that does and it's always a treat when he brings it over. I'll agree that modern formats now have the capability to carry more information than an analog tape. However, it can't carry any more information than it is given, that is, it's limited to as much information that is on the original analog tapes.

Just don't start a thread on the differences between the various versions of The Beatles albums, I've got 7 different versions of Abbey Road for Christ's sake!! It's a disease...haha.

I've got the SACD DTS version of DSOTM, and it is cool sounding but in the end I feel it's more of a novelty than anything. I've also got the quad mix, I find it better sounding than the SACD surround sound version. Both of these versions can be played 2 channel, but pale in comparison to the MFSL DSOTM. IMHO, having 5 versions of the album, the best experience comes from the MFSL gold disc in good ol 2 channel. Just sounds clear and full, takes you away to another world. The other versions make you aware of their presence and aren't as involving. As to the $20 dollar version vs the $54, the $54 is a Japanese import but is bit for bit the same as the $20. 1s and 0s are the same between the two. Some like the packaging of the imports for collector reasons, I have a few myself, but if you're just wanting the music, save 30 bucks and get the $20 disc. As I mentioned earlier, I love the MFSL gold disc version, but might be quite a bit more. There is one on ebay going for $800!!, I paid under $200 a few years ago, but have seen it go for as little as $99. Funny thing is, you can usually find the MFSL LP much cheaper, and I like it too. Not that I'm recommending it, but I've downloaded the MFSL gold disc version from Demonoid in FLAC, I compared it to my gold disc and they are identical. I ripped my gold disc in EAC to FLAC and it peaks out exactly like the torrent on Demonoid. Demonoid will probably have every version of the album, you could use it to test drive each disc, then buy the one that you like the best.

Another quick question for those in the know. If I'm looking for a crossover at 600/6000, wouldn't a Type B with new caps fit the bill? Looking at the Type B in my cabinet and the ALK crossovers is like looking at a Chihuahua next to a English Mastiff. I don't want to swap out networks a million times, and can't really a/b the differences of all the different networks, just trying to get it right the first time. I listen to a lot of jazz, some older rock, folk, piano and guitar at moderate volumes.

Thanks Dave. I would be hesitant about messing with any crossovers, and certainly not for profit. I think I'm going to go with the ALK AP12-600 + ES5800, those would only be about $100 more than his universals anyway.

Don, man, that is a good to hear. Didn't mean to hijack your thread here, but I'm learning a lot. You guys have convinced me of the xo points, I'm getting more and more pumped by the post! Those are some nice looking crossovers, you wouldn't want to build another pair would you? [] I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to get someone to do them for me, I'm confrotable doing some stuff on my own, but I just know I'd screw up some mundane detail unless I had someone holding my hand through every step. Though I'd like to learn. I'm looking at some tube kits and am far less intimidated as they have instructions for dummies like me included[]. I was just saying, we got to A/B Khorns and Palladiums in Hope and while the Palladiums sounded awesome and surely measure better, I liked the Khorns for the live dynamic feel. Sometimes more money doesn't always get you what you're lookin for.

Dave, I thought the ALK universal was crossed at 400hz, can he set the squaker/woofer XO higher? Good to know whichever route I choose that it'll sound good![] I plan to go with the fastrac first and then step up the XO later. Will I hear much difference with the type B XO that is in there now, or should I pull the trigger on both the horn and XO at the same time? How long does it typically take for you to get a set of fastracs out once they've been ordered?

Ok, so I need a network set at 600/5800 to take advantage of the fastrac's abilities. Your statement of which driver you want to produce a certain range makes a lot of sense. Where could I get a network with these XO points? Al has the AP12-600 + the ES5800. However, that bumps the cost of the project another $400 or so. I've never built a crossover and outside of a rudimentary understanding, I have no idea what's really going on in those concoctions of caps and inductors. I'm definitely gonna send you a pm before I get all this stuff ordered and thrown together. I hope to be listening to sweet, sweet (well, it's already pretty sweet, so how bout sweeter) music by summer's end. I should have a bit of free time coming up in the next few weeks. Thanks again for all your help.