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    Cornwall crossover B or B-2

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    Straight from the man...just FYI for anyone else looking.

    Jerry,

    No, the B-3 network is for the later model Cornwall using the K-52H midrange driver. I have never seen anything from Klipsch indicating that the B-3 could be used with earlier configuration Cornwalls. When the B-2 crossover came out, Klipsch did suggest using it in earlier Cornwalls that had used the type B crossovers.

    My opinion. One one hand, from a schematic perspective, the differences between a B and a B-2 is very, very small. But on the other hand, a type B to type B replacement might sound different just due to having different caps and the process of removing and reinstalling which would blow off surface rust. If you play mainly back ground music either the type B or type B-2 would be fine. If you tend to rock the neighborhood and play super loud, check into the type B-3.

    Cornwall crossover B or B-2

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    Bob didn't mention in the email that the B-3 would work in my 80 models?

    My opinion. One one hand, from a schematic perspective, the differences between a B and a B-2 is very, very small. But on the other hand, a type B to type B replacement might sound different just due to having different caps and the process of removing and reinstalling which would blow off surface rust. If you play mainly back ground music either the type B or type B-2 would be fine. If you tend to rock the neighborhood and play super loud, check into the type B-3.

    Cornwall crossover B or B-2

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    Hi - I'm thinking about replacing my stock crossovers to some Crites. I emailed Bob and he serif I could run B-2's in my 80 cornwalls. He also said he had not heard a side by side comparison between the B and B-2. Has anyone do this? Can you recommend which crossover I should get?

    Demo Request South/Central Arkansas members

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    I may make a day trip over there if I don't get many responses....thanks for the invite!

    If you lived in Dallas I have what you are interested in: Cornwalls, McIntosh MC 250, MC2100, MC 275, C2200. Also have somewhere Heresys, LaScalas and Khorns. They all work well together. Haven't upgraded in a couple of years.

    I also know a little something about rocks, having spent ten years as a petroleum geologist in my past life.

    Demo Request South/Central Arkansas members

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    This is a request for any Klipsch owners that wouldn't mind me barging in with a six pack of beer or coke whichever you prefer and listening to your 2 channel setup. I'm close to purchasing my next amp/pre and would really like to demo some vintage tube and SS gear. I "think" I would do well pairing my cornwalls and heresy with some of the early SS Mac units (MC 250, MC 2100, MC 2105, MC 2505) but would also love to hear some tube gear. In addition to the amp/pre I wouldn't mind listening to some Forte's, Chorus or KLF series speakers if you have those. The dates I'm looking at are between Feb 10th-21st. While I lived in Houston I did a similar request and it resulted in me buying my first set of Klipsch Heresy II's! I'll extend the same to anyone that wants to hear Cornwalls or Heresey II's but I only have a small Dayton digital amp at the moment. Anyway any takers?

    Let's see your Klipsch speakers.

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    @BluBltRates Thanks for the compliment I love my cornies but actually thinking of maybe giving Chorus or KLF's a try, it took me several years to get all the autographs you see in the last pic. Anyway I do not have a center and will be moving back to 2 Channel as the Marantz is just to complicated for this simple minded man and I prefer the no frills vintage sound.

    Chevelle - Any Last Words

    in Lounge

    Posted

    Pre Ordered this one, I've seen Chevelle a few times live and this CD/DVD combo does an excellent job of bringing that live experience to the average couch potato. If your a Chevelle fan this is a good one to have.

    Newb needs some advice on what to do Receiver or Amp with Pre SS or Tube

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    This is sound advice I appreciate you sharing your experiences, I will defiantly demo the MC-2100 and fisher tube gear. Again thanks.

    You might do well to go find another Nak like the one you had. If you liked it that much (and having listened to a lot of Klipsch/Nak Stasis amp combos back in the day), I can tell you that if you like that combo, you'll have a hard time beating it for the cost. In fact, if you're looking for an upgrade, the PA5 or PA7 are really nice solid state amps for Heritage if you can find a good example - the Nelson Pass-borrowed Stasis layouts are amongst my best recommendations for solid state on Klipsch. Of course if you did the PA-5 or 7 you would want to find the corresponding preamp, too.

    I have a great deal of experience with vintage Mac solid state amps, as well as tube. The MC250 and MC2100 are very good places to be as well, and mate well with Heritage. The full and warm sound is very easy to get used to....but it's a bit more "chocolatey" in the mids and highs than the Nak's gonna be - some would say a bit "tubey", but authoritative and firm. It's just a different presentation from what you are used to, yet a very viable alternative. If you do this, of course, you'll need a preamp (MX110 is a great choice here).

    The Fisher tube unit is another very good choice (see also Scott 299).

    I HIGHLY recommend you taking advantage of that opportunity to demo the Fisher and Mac amps. Hearing them will tell you a LOT. Then get back to us and tell us what you like and don't like and we can give more pinpoint advice.

    Newb needs some advice on what to do Receiver or Amp with Pre SS or Tube

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    First off thanks in advance for any advice given. I'm in a bit of a unhappy state at the moment with my setup. I recently got greedy and decided to sell my Nakamichi TA-2A receiver that ran my cornes and heresy very well, in hopes to finding a all in one receiver that I could play all my sources through (Blu-Ray, XBOBX 360, CD Player). Well needless to say the receiver I bought (Marantz SR-7001 doesn't even come close to the sound the old Nak made or at least to my ears. So that receiver will be moved to the living room or spare room. Now I'm left with needing another receiver or amp/pre combo. I've read numerous postings on how great Klipsch sounds with tubes and I first thought that I should give this a try. However I've learned that some of the earlier SS amps (MC-2100 or MC-250 example) come real close to sounding as good as old tube amps. I've never owned any tube equipment and worry about that cost of ownership and maintenance versus SS amps. Then I also have the option of buying another old school receiver like a Sansui 9090db or similar to use. My question is can someone explain to me what I would really be gaining from a amp/pre combo versus an old school Sansui or Marantz receiver? My listening room is not the best at a 14x14 square with 12' vaulted ceilings. I listen to my music at low to moderate levels mostly but do love to turn em up when I get the chance. My sources will be a Cambridge Azure 640c and my ipod/computer.

    Another forum member has welcomed me to come demo some of his old Fisher tube gear and MC-2100 so that I can hear the difference myself but wanted to get some opinions and learnings in the meantime.

    Help with New HDMI Receiver Choices

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    Well I've had the unit hooked up for about a week. It does not have the same sound quality that my Nakamichi TA-2A had. The bass is completely gone no nice ambience either. Its a nice unit but I miss the sound that my old receiver produced, I guess thats the price you pay for a all in one receiver..

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