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I would be more interested in the transformers, but that isn't going to happen. And Mac doesn't have any for repairs or replacements. [] Bruce

Piranha, You can use mineral spirits for the first coat, or first couple. The thinner first coat will penetrate a bit more. I do the same when I use poly, so there is more saturation. It isn't necessary though. Bruce

Michael, Not giving you grief. I just know that Yamaha does some things the same way HP does for printers. Sometimes the same features and functionality gets sold to different markets under different names or models. There are some differences. No arguement there. My son (Invideosulus) has an HTR and likes it a lot. We got some to use at work as well, having gotten them at BB. The price was sure right. Bruce

I can almsot guarantee the crossovers in the 4311s need to be 'freshened'. Removing them won't be real easy. I was going to pull mine out, but the woofers are 'stuck' a bit. The crossovers have screws holding them in place, located behind the thin aluminum 'foilcal' on the front. Fortunately, the aluminum is now loose on mine. The adhesive kinda gave way a long time ago. Just haven't wanted to mess with getting the woofers loose. If anyone needs the tech sheet on the crossover I can post it here. Bruce

AF, The 6L6 has 30 watts of plate dissipation. An EL34 is only rated for 25 watts. I have been told that the 6L6 can have a more recessed midrange, but Mark has pointed out that the rest of the circuit is the rest of the story. [] Bruce

Michael, YOU are beating up on the HTR series. They are not the same because they have different 'features'. Yamaha says the amplifiers ARE the same. * Yamaha isn't making it up. I almost never use eq on my system. I haven't brought home an RTA, although I could borrow one from work. I haven't ever disliked the way any of my systems have sounded, but adusted the room to make it work (and not much at that). * You could make the same comparison with different brands of computers too. Compare an IBM desktop with a Dell. The Dell is in a case that is plastic and not metal. It flexes and bends when you move it. Which computer is better? They may be functionally the same, but I woudl take the IBM (now Lenovo). You would take the RXV line of Yamahas. But Yammy says the AMP is the same.

Other than the fact that you would have to have them shipped across the country, Freezin has a nice pair of Heresy IIs for sale. My HIIs are great. With good equipment, there is plenty of tight, solid bass as well. Bruce

They can be adjusted to have a flatter eq, and the pads for the mid and tweeter should NOT bet set to the middle. I can't remember the exact positions, but the guys on the Lansing Heritage forum would know. It's true they aren't stereo speakers (whatever that means). They are accurate speakers. Are you saying your stereo speakers aren't accurate? Maybe the forward mids is why my wife always liked them (still likes them). She even turned the mids up a little more, but I tended to find them a little harder to take that way. Cal, I didn't think those had foam surrounds. My 4311s do not. They have a black rubbery material over the accordian surrounds. Still very pliable after 33+ years. But they have always been inside. The white coating is called aquaplas. Great drivers with huge magnets on them. Bruce

They won't sound like Cornwalls or KHorns, but they are nice speakers. Just depends on your use for them. My 4311s were $329 each in '72. Can't believe the wife let me get them. We didn't make dirt back then. Styxx borrowed them to use for reference at the studio I bought them through. All the studio had was some big EV models and they weren't familiar with them. Bruce

WRT, I have some 4311s, the 'Pro' version of the L100 Century models. Classic JBL is wonderful gear. The 4311s didn't come in stereo pairs, meaning they aren't mirrored. Still can't tell the difference though. They make great compression drivers and woofers. They are also very pricey. L100s would be about the same size as a pair of Heresys. They are three ways, and the sound is comparable (I'll get hit for that). Considering the L100s are all direct radiators, that is saying something. The midrange tends to break up a bit (5 inch DR) if driven heard. Lots of albums mixed on the 4311s. Have a pair of L46 models in the house as well. They are two ways with an 8 inch woofer. Great little speakers. Had some L56 models here for a while, but gave them back to the owner who hadn't been using them (I repaired the surrounds on them for him). They are owned by Harman now. Makers of everything. Still, the good JBL stuff is very good. Bruce

http://www.tascamcontractor.com/products/PA-30.html They don't give enough info on their website, but this could be a Tripath amp. 30 wpc. Bruce

Preston, Your question may be a bit tongue in cheek I suppose, but you can't measure the impedance with a DDM. You can measure the DCR. Impedance is a reactive value, which varies with frequency. A DDM puts out a low DC voltage when measuring resistance. Bruce

Michael, Ya got nothin' to lose. Per djk advice, I used some Weldbond to fix the surrounds on some foam JBL woofer surrounds. This stuff is white, but dries clear. Very tough and stays flexible. For the foam, you thin with some water. Thin 3:1 or 5:1 and put on a couple of coats and let dry for an hour. Use Zig-Zag cigarette papers (not that I even knew what they were []) for reinforcing over a tear. You can put the Weldbond on a little thicker as well. Let dry for 24 hours. It only costs about $5. I couldn't find it anywhere, but the local Ace owner ordered it for me. Did it change the compliance on the JBLs? Probably, but I wouldn't know as they had splits in the surrounds when I got them. They sound fabulous now. http://www.weldbond.com Bruce

You still livin' with the concrete floor in your house? Maybe we should send you some remnants! They have been carpeting at the school where I work. Great looking stuff [NOT].[] Bruce

Neo, It shows for veryone else. You just can't see it on your own profile. I think they assume you won't be sending yourself PMs. Mine doesn't show to me either. Bruce

Cal, I like my Merlin just fine, but am enjoying my Dynaco that I rebuilt as well. It actually sounds great with my SS amp I have used with it as well. I like Craig, but can't afford his amps, at least as things stand right now. What else do I like. I think the Parasound gear is great (no one here makes that). Let's just move on shall well. Dissent can be fine. Bruce

---------------- On 8/25/2005 7:29:26 PM garymd wrote: Set it and......................forget it. We'll have to change the name from JuicyMusic to Ronco. Seriously though, I rarely change the setting on mine but do on occasion. I can't imagine what Dean could be listening to that changes the balance so dramatically. Must be some of that rock and roll I've been hearing about lately. ---------------- Didn't someone say they thought Dean was out of balance a bit? No wonder he would have to adjust everything else.

I stuck this on the bottom of James' talk about the Merlin, but here goes here: Still have the Merlin in the bedroom office. Switched out the Alesis power amp and set up my Dynaco ST-70, rebuilt with a Curcio Audio upgrade board with 3 JAN/Phillips 6922 tubes in it. Also has the P.S. upgrade and a replacement power tranny from Uncle Ned (that is one heavey sucker!). This is powering the Heresy IIs. Still feeding the PC to it at the moment. I let everything warm up for probably 15 minutes before sending any music to it. Mainly because I got sidetracked. Put in one of my favorite CDs-- David "Fathead" Newman/ Mr. Gentle Mr. Cool, a tribute to Duke Ellington. Biggest impression (again) is the imaging is rock solid. These guys are IN the room, and you can place them across the soundstage. Changing the gain on the Merlin only makes it louder or softer. The eq doesn't change a bit. That stupid line "straight wire with gain" comes to mind, but hey, it seems to be that way even if it isn't true. I'm still impressed with how cool this runs. I think I have had a pocket watch get warmer than this. Like the 8 ft. long power cord too. What else can I say. Very quiet (does it actually make any noise?). I love the looks as well. (gush... gush...) And it isn't just because someone on the forum made it either. Great job Mark. If the other models are as nice as this (and users seem to think so), you have designed something really special. Bruce

I think the strongest hash I ever did was while touring with a group that played there. Around '71 if I remember correctly, but given my mental state then maybe not. Went to the bakery in the middle of the night to purchase some snacks. We stayed in a state park somewhere close by. It was autumn and it was beautiful there. Boy, am I glad that lifestyle is behind me.

Still have the Merlin in the bedroom office. Switched out the Alesis power amp and set up my Dynaco ST-70, rebuilt with a Curcio Audio upgrade board with 3 JAN/Phillips 6922 tubes in it. Also has the P.S. upgrade and a replacement power tranny from Uncle Ned (that is one heavey sucker!). This is powering the Heresy IIs. Still feeding the PC to it at the moment. I let everything warm up for probably 15 minutes before sending any music to it. Mainly because I got sidetracked. Put in one of my favorite CDs-- David "Fathead" Newman/ Mr. Gentle Mr. Cool, a tribute to Duke Ellington. Biggest impression (again) is the imaging is rock solid. These guys are IN the room, and you can place them across the soundstage. Changing the gain on the Merlin only makes it louder or softer. The eq doesn't change a bit. That stupid line "staight wire with gain" comes to mind, but hey, it seems to be that way. I'm still impressed with how cool this runs. I think I have had a pocket watch get warmer than this. Like the 8 ft. long power cord too. What else can I say. Very quiet (does it actually make any noise?). I love the looks as well. (gush... gush...) And it isn't just because someone on the forum made it either. Great job Mark. If the other models are as nice as this (and users seem to think so), you have designed something special. Bruce

---------------- Too bad all magazines, newspapers, media related are exclusively digital. I can see why as most magazines don't care too much for quality over speed. But that is the trend as always, speed. ---------------- Not ALL. Most, but not all. Perfect for newspapers and a 65 to 80 line screen. Even okay for magazines. I am sure there are some still using film. So far. Would be nice to have one of those 11 megapixel backs though... As if one expensive hobby isn't enough. Bruce

Wouldn't have to be a 'pro' amp to have a rumble filter. Sure can play havoc with your woofers. I've had wind noise on a mic cause preamps to clip so badly that the signal just dropped out like it had been switched off. Bruce

Tony, I'm just playin' with you. There should be a noticable difference between the two, in favor of the KHorns. Getting the crossovers freshened up a bit would probably be the least expensive 'fix' for these. I rip to mp3 at 320k. Still way smaller than the wav/cda file and the sound is tolerable. Even with the new Merlin in my system. Got to say that it is wonnderful. Imaging is solid as a rock, even on 128k mp3 files. With CDs it's just better. Bruce

Tom, Cameras with the miniDV format will record audio at 16 bit 48Khz. OR, as is the default on many cameras, it will give you 12bit audio at 32Khz. Using firewire or usb, you can suck the audio over to the PC and clean it up, edit it and it will do fine. Some cameras do not have an external mic input. Bummer really, as the less expensive ones need an external mic even more as the motor noise is often picked up by the built in mic. Depending on your camera, and the mic(s) you get, you may or may not need a mixer. They can be had for under a $100. Behringer, Alesis, Samson, Nady, Rolls. The Rolls Playmate MX56S is ugly, small, has one XLR mic input, a couple of line inputs. But it is BATTERY paowered. With it and the camera, you wouldn't have to plug anything else into the wall. Bruce

Michael, I hope you know I was really kidding about the Rhinoliner. It looks like the logo and text are silkscreened onto the back side of some polycarbonate or lexan material. Bruce