John Chi-town

"Messin around with shooting since the 60s. Marlins/Rugers, throw-a-ways in my years, my buds and i wore them out" If you read what i stated, the 60s 70s is when the PotMetal garbage Marlin/Rugers came out. Marlins/Rugers with the pot the metal reciver are good for 6K to 8K rounds tops, and that is not much when your a kid. Marlins have been made in the Philippines since the 70s and Ruger, altough american made has now gone with a Plastic polymer trigger housing I stick with my original post, just a simple comment on MY EXPERIENCE. I do not/did not attack another forum poster with an, i can outshoot you any day of the week crap. Minermark, no offense was taken at my end. This is why there is more than chocolate and vanilla. I do however disagree with your summary of Marlin. The Golden 39A, up until Marlin was aquired by Remington were always and still are built here in the US, for close to if not more than a 100 years. All parts are still forged metal, not that cheap stamped metal. The Marlin catalog has a lot of firearms, maybe a few have been made in the Philipines but never the Golden 39, 39A. Always was manufactured in New Haven CT. Sounds like your baseing your opinion on a later model Post 1970, Marlin has .22 that sell for a couple hundred new and then the Golden which has an MSRP well North of $700.00 At the end of the day you get what you pay for. Best regards, John

A vintage Marlin Golden 39A a throw-away??? LOL... Longest production run rifle in the world, pre Annie Oakley. Among the most inherintly accurate as well. Now Henry, that is a throw away rifle! I am talking original JM Marlin lever actions, pre-safety. Best regards, John

Twisted Crank; Yes, they have been selling on Gunbroker for about $850.00 + in Very fine condition to $1,000+ new in box. Paid $400.00 for NIB in 2001. One of the few guns in my collection that have appreciated aside from some family heirlooms. Very fun little carbine to shoot. Best regards, John

Believe it or not, I can find .22 Magnum easier than .22LR, longs or shorts. I have a Savage B Mag chambered in .17WSM and it is also readily available in my area. Best regards, John

My .22 of choice is a 1965 Marlin Golden 39A. I also own a Ruger 10/22 Magnum. Best regards, John

OK... Here we go! LOL..... I know many will curse me and many will say so what. But the simple fact of the matter is that the "Black Gun" market has done more than any other single factor in driving the shortage of .22 ammunition. It all began when guys started changeing out 5.56 uppers to .22 in order to shoot cheaper. I have been hunting all my life, I buy maybe a thousand rounds a year for plinking amd hunting small game with a .22 Black gun guys spit that out over a weekend. This is the main reason for the shortage and ridiculos price, A Remington Bucket O Bullets which someone posted earlier has an MSRP of $69.00 in todays market, which is still over inflated INMHO. Granted we will never see the days of 500 rounds of .22 for $6.00 but still way to overpriced. Best regards, John

I stand corrected $1800.00 on ebay. http://www.ebay.com/...=item462ca81327 Link from alert I posted a week and a half ago or so, John

Wow quite a price redution on the Cornscalla's. I believe this same pair was listed on a Craigslist alert I posted a few weeks ago that were originally listed for over $1500.00 Best regards, John

So, no LFE out, no wireless connection? I am using a traditional preamp, not an AVR. I attached a copy of the user manual to this post, showing my available inputs/outputs. Best regards, John gfp-750-ug.pdf

Thinking about getting a sub into the equation again. Had a Velodyne that I sold a year or two ago which was a wired connection. SVS and Klipsch both appear to have a wireless connection. Anyone have any experience with? What requirements are there for my preamp / amp as far as integration? I am running a vintage Adcom GFP 750 pre, along with a 2 channel Adcom 565SE Bipolar amp. Thanks in advance for any input/advice. Best regards, John

No affiliation. Cant believe these are garage speakers! Probably snag these for a Gnote. Would buy myself, but not the right time, Hope a forum member takes them...... http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/ele/4827885620.html Best regards, John

No affiliation. Beautiful pair of Cornscala for sale..... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cornscala-Speakers-5-years-old-Beautiful-Must-See-/301396923175?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item462ca81327 Best regards, John

Alex; My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I did not know your father nearly as well as others on this forum, but enjoyed reading his posts on various topics. I am certain he will be missed dearly by many. Best regards. John

Well like everything else, costs went up since I changed mine out over 3-4 years ago. Best regards, John

Expresso; I believe what you were told, but the answer provided to you by Klipsch doesn't make much sense unless they plan on discontinuing the Heresy III, and Cornwall III since both utilize the K53TI drivers for the squawker horn. Best regards, John

I have always been a fan of Hammer horror films, anything with Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. I mean whats not to like? Classic British horror with beautiful co stars and a little, OK a lot of clevage! Seriously though abnyone know of a Region 1 collection of the classics? Old School Hammer IE, Frankenstein, Dracula, Mummy etc. Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee staples. Everything I see on FleaBay is ususally not compatibale. Anyone know of a source or what is available for Region 1 Players? Best regards, John

Apparently sold already, link is no lonager active. Best regards, John

An Academy center channel would fit the bill nicely. Like I said earlier; 2 ears, 2 speakers! Best regards, John

No affiliation. http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/ele/4823323855.html Best regards, John

No affiliation. http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/ele/4830368647.html Best regards, John

Expresso; Where are you located? I am in the greater Chicago area. If close, I would be more than happy to assist you. Best regards, John

Expresso; I use bananas, and yes they fit as you have described for the past 23 years, all is good. Just tighten the red and black terminal jack on each speaker once banana plug is fully inserted. Best regards, John Also, I provided several posts ago a schematic as to why a cross over mod is required with titanium mids on the forte II. Your question afterwards was, am I happy with the modification. The answer is a resounding yes!

The forte II appear to be original forte, not forte II. Best regards, John

Ed; Welcome to the forum. Your forte are excellent speakers. I own forte II in my system. Yes keep as mains the forte and forte II are among the most balanced speakers Klipsch ever made. A real jewel of a speaker. Not to be sarcastic, but 2 ears, 2 speakers does it for me. With a good amp, why do you see the need for multi-channel? No "Real" need for a sub, forte dig deep. I would integrate the new tv to your existing platform. Best regards, John