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    KG 5.5 Refresh

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    One of my favorite set of Klipsch speakers was a set of KG 5.5's my wife bought me when we bought our first house. After years of use I sold them to get into the new Reference line .....

    I always wish I never sold them..... well several pair of reference and then extended heritage pairs later .....I decided a nice project would be to do a pair of KG 5.5's  I pretty much followed  Mazb4z's method with one acceptation...I did not add braces to the cabinet .......The pair I bought locally came in light oak....here was a definite flaw in the stain of the veneer....so I decided to make a change  and redo the cabinet color ...I really like how they look as well as sound....Thank  to Mazb4z and of course Bob Crites.....A great addition to my collection.

     

    George

     

     

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    Selling off what I don't use

    in Garage Sale

    Posted

    7 minutes ago, jimjimbo said:

    George, no worries.  There is more than enough gear to go around for everyone, and it's not like I NEED anything at all.

     

    Funny you should mention that tube amp and Dragonfly DAC..  The amp was the first in a string of many that have cycled in and out of my 2 main systems, and I still have the Dragonfly.  Haven't found anything to match it for sound, price or convenience.

    Thanks,

    George

    Selling off what I don't use

    in Garage Sale

    Posted

    To all,

    First let say to Jimbo ...I apologize for not following protocol . The last person I would want to offend or piss off is you. I have enormous respect for you. And have always listened to what you have to say. When I met you years ago.... at a get together.... you came in with a tube amp a Dragonfly DAC and a cell phone...and it blew me away. Before that day I had no interest in anything 2 channel...In a way I have you to thank for me spending all that money and starting my collection.

    There comes a time in every ones life when none of this really matters anymore or takes a back priority. A week or so ago I had the pleasure of meeting someone from this community and selling him (what I and my friends refer to as my children) (2 wonderful pairs)...something that I put a lot of time and effort in bringing back to beautiful condition.

    If you guys think I want to sell these things..... think again.... I am doing it now because my life has taken a major change.

    I have known you guys for 10 years....it's been a great pleasure....I am not going anywhere

     

    The only 2 things left are the:

    PSA V-1800 sub    $ 600.00

    Sunfire TGA 7201 $ 800.00

     

    Turntables are off the table....got other offers

    The Anthem ...I think is going to go to SemperFiAG08 if he is still interested ...and yes it is as good as new

     

    Later

     

     

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    Selling off what I don't use

    in Garage Sale

    Posted

    Don't mind at all.....you stated you were interested in one of the Sansui's and you wanted me to meet you half way between here and and South Bend....The person I sold them to wanted both units and was willing to meet me at a p!ace 40 minutes from my location. You later came back and said you would take both.  I took the local sale of both units.

    This is why I don't use garage sale much...

     

    George

     

     

     

    Klipsch Forte III at Axpona

    in Lounge

    Posted

    Well Klipsch  speakers were finally demonstrated at Axpona....Saturday Audio Exchange set up I believe 3 rooms. The Klipsch room was unimpressive......The Forte III's were placed too close to the back walls.....The music selection was poor. They had them paired with a McIntosh hybrid tube amp....If it sounds like I'm making excuses....maybe I am....I really wanted to like them....but just didn't....

    My Chorus II's definitely sound better.....I just got to say 

     

    George

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