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DanielM

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  1. Hello: I am hopeful someone can give me some good recommendations on how to hook up a subwoofer to my McIntosh MAC 4100 (vintage 1978 I think) receiver and my Heresy III speakers. I have been wanting to try out a sub and have started looking around. To be honest, I have no idea where to even start looking for a sub. I looked at the manual for the RW10d only because I read a good review on it. The manual seemed to indicate that the RW10d would need to share the same terminals on the MAC 4100 as the Heresy IIIs use. Is this correct? Help! Daniel
  2. Ironsave and Russ: Thanks for the sub suggestions. Any thoughts on Klipsch subs? Daniel
  3. Here is my take on the topic, for what it is worth: A few months ago I bought a TEAC A-6300. I found a former TEAC technician in my area and had the machine brought up to specifications by him and calibrated to RMG LP-35 (new, current production tape). The A-6300 does look cool in my living room and it does look "vintage" and all that stuff, but the reason I bought it was because of sound and my desire to make great "mix tapes". I know the following statement causes all kinds of debate and anguish, but to my ear, CDs and mp3s are OK for the car and and occasional listening, but I go for an LP every time when I want to do some extended and enjoyable listening. I am not about to record a fine LP (new, re-issue, or old) on a CD, but I do enjoy the advantage of having three hours of music nicely recorded on a 10.5 reel of high quality tape. Auto-reverse and a 10.5 machine allow you to record at maximum speed for optimum results and will give you a three hour mix tape. Just my humble opinion: the sound can't be beat and, with the machine properly cleaned and calibrated, I get NO hiss or noise. Someone earlier made the commet that many bands record on tape. That is true and they don't do it because it is easier or cheaper, because it is neither. Oh, and the TEAC does look cool in my living room as an added bonus!
  4. Ironsave: Thanks for the "Right This Minute" tip. I have already enjoyed looking at it this eveining. Daniel
  5. Hello: I am new here. I had been looking for a pair of used Cornwall's for a while and have been checking this forum. I have had a pair of the origional RF-7s for the past few years, but missed the Heritage sound. I had once owned a set of Chorus, but made the mistake of selling them years ago. Anyway, through the comments on this fourm, I learned a couple of things: 1. Simply Stereo, a Heritage dealer in the Chicago area, has the full line of Heritage speakers to listen to and are nice, honest peoplet to buy from. 2. Even though my mind was set on some used Cornwalls or Chorus (if I could find them), I was encouraged through comments here to at least listen to the Heresy III, Long story short, I am currently very, very happy listening to my new Heresy III speakers in my home at this moment! I was totally supprised by these speakers in the Simply Stereo showroom. I put them to the test against the current RF-7s and found a big difference in the "type" of sound. My ears immediately went for the Heresy sound, but I can understand why some people like the RF-7. When I compared the Heresy III to the new Cornwalls, I was really supprised as how well the Heresy III compared. And, for my smaller size listening room (13 x 18 room in a 1920s home with wood floors and plaster walls), I am amazed at the clarity and depth I am getting from the Heresy III speakers. Also, I have read some comments from a few people that had me thinking the Heresy III would automatically come up short in the bass departement ,but they actually produce a better bass and far better midrange sparkle through my McIntosh receiver than my RF-7s ever did. Anyway, thought I would share that in case anyone is looking at the Heresy III and needed a little encouragement to listen to them. I listen mostly to rock, and I did my test in the Simply Stereo showroom with the Big Star "Radio City" LP (vinyl) recent re-issue, and the Son Volt "Trace" CD. The guy at Simply Stereo had a turntable set up for me by the time I arrived. The Big Star re-issue is an excellent LP demanding some above average talent for any amp, speakers, and cartrage attempting to do it right. It served to sufficiently allow my ears to declare a Hersey III win during my test. I am not trying to say that the Cornwalls would not have been my choice for a different listing room, but for me and my room, I am a very pleased new Heresy III owner.
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