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    Cornwall IV - Which Mc?

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    Matallo

    I run a Mc 152/ C 48 system with my Chorus II's..... Which I occasionally switch out to Forte. Great sounding system with both sets of speakers. To be honest.... While I'll probably keep the Mac's.... A tube set is probably in my future. A good friend has a great tube system to drive his Chorus II's. He runs a Pima Luna  with a Vincent preamp..... Great sounding...... Very detailed... 

     

    Just my thoughts.... 

    George 

     

    Receiver to go with my Klipsch speakers for a home theater.

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    Wow, 

    Sounds like you asking a lot for a receiver. You seem to be looking a 14.1. Most top out at 13.2. 

    I did hear the Onkyo was picked as home theater receiver of the year by that Andrew Robinson guy. 

    As far as the Denon..... Best bet contact Corey Harrison or Steve Due...Paducah Home Theater. Bought my Marantz SR 8500 from them.... Very happy with the entire experience 

    But that's just me talking..... Again

     

    George 

    Chorus crossovers

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    New to recapping crossovers... 

    I've done Chorus, Chorus II, Forte, Forte II, Heresy, Quartet, KG... All of them... Best thing for you to do is contact Crites and buy a crossover kit.... You can either get a Dayton kit or a more expensive Sonicap kit. You will need at least a 40 watt soldering iron (pencil), a damp sponge, solder, solder wick and a hot glue gun. Take your time. Make sure when soldering new ones in you get a nice solder joint around the terminal

     

    George, 

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    KG 5.5's in Cary, IL for $300

    in Alerts!

    Posted

    Big problem is water damage... Going to to be re veneered in those areas. Reminds me of a set of Quartets I bought while back..... Cabinets were mint except a candle burn one one. And of course the passive dust caps were pushed.... A visit to Rockler's web sight.... And Simply speakers for the caps.... $75.00 well spent. The one on the right has a new top.

     

    Oh Yea I live in Cay Illinois 

     

    George 

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    New vs "old" Klipsch

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    New VS Old.... Interesting subject. 

    Haven't heard a set of Fort'e IV's or Hersey IV's. Heard a set of Fort'e Iii's at Chicago Axpona. I was not impressed.... Didn't think room or placement was correct but still left disappointed. Thought about a pair of Fort'e IV's about a year ago after reading and hearing al the stellar reviews. Just couldn't bring myself to sell my collection to pick up the 4K (collection consist Chorus Ii's, Fort'e Ii's,

    Fort'e and Quartets)  Being retired I think I'd go Old.... The price of the old series seemed to skyrocket in the last 2 years while prices on new series (used) has not.... you can probably buy old and still get more than you paid in the future.... 

     

    George

    Forte I Receiver Recommendations - Modern or Vintage

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    DougM, 

     

    Placement is very inportant with all of the rear passive models in order to get as much low end as possible. And it does differ from speaker to speaker.... My first set of Forte's are the only ones I have kept... I have had other sets that I have sold that just didn't seen as good. As far as a reciever/amp. I probably stay away from any Home theater receiver for 2 channel.... Unless it's a Marantz or Anthem. I had a Yamahe MX series amp /pre amp that I liked a lot. I now run a Mac C 48/MC 152.

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    Reaching total system satisfaction - bittersweet like much in life!

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    On 6/6/2021 at 9:21 AM, mikebse2a3 said:


    Your human so give it some time and the desire to change things will return.... 😄

     

    miketn

    +1 to this.

    I believe in changing things out every once in a while.....Not buying something different.....but taking things off the not in use shelf (area) and swapping them out... whether speakers.....amp /preamp...CD player.....The only thing I don't change out is my turntable...

    Just my thoughts,

    George

     

    Decware SE84C Zen Triode?

    in Talkin' Tubes

    Posted

    I think I understand....But I have to say I think you are going to be disappointed with the Sunfire....I have one (TGA 7201) sitting on a shelf with my not in use gear. I was not impressed with the difference between the current / voltage. While it was a decent home theater amp. As a 2 channel amp for music it just seemed lifeless. I also had a problem with calibration on my SR 8015. I kind of went through it again using the Audioholics guys methods with a few changes. I also added a separate amp for the front channels. I feel that I am getting closer to perfection. I plan on looking to add the Decware to my 2 channel system in different room...again after I hear one. Like I said I think I understand where you are coming from.

     

    George,

    Decware SE84C Zen Triode?

    in Talkin' Tubes

    Posted

    JohnW,

     

    What kind of sound are you looking for? 

    The reason I'm replying is because I too am looking at Decware lately. Been looking at reviews...and YouTube videos

    You seem to be looking for some distinctive type of sound. Everything has a different type of sound.

    My Mac system sounds different to my Marantz ....Which sounded different then my Yamaha MX

    I haven't heard the Decware yet....but I will before I place an order.

    I have always been a solid state guy...Then a buddy bought a Prima Luna....It blew me away as to the detail at low volume levels..

    Like I asked  earlier....What are you looking for?

    George

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