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Dr Morbius

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  1. On 8/29/2022 at 5:37 PM, Philip said:

    Here is a twist on the question... I also have a Marantz 5012 but I own both Klipsch Fortes, Heresys and KEF LS50s. Is the 5012 powerful/clear enough to push those speakers as intended? I enjoy my sessions of switching the front A/B speakers to hear the differences of each speaker. Thanks.

    You should have no problem at all with the Marantz, even though the KEF aren’t too sensitive!

     

  2. New gear does NOT sound better!  I’ve put my Scott 299C integrated amp (restored by NOS Valves) and actually put it up against numerous solid state amps in the $4000 to $8000 - and some blindfolded testing to boot!   The Scott, except in one instance always won. (Another 2 tests couldn’t find a difference in sound).  Sure you need to adjust the bias and voltages periodically to keep it at peak performance, but that’s all part of the fun.

     

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  3. Hi,  am building a house and found a power transformer on a pole which will be tapped for my house near me. I was told power could fluctuate from 120volts to 130volts. I plan to use HH Scott amps to power my Klipsch’s and it was suggested they run great at 115 to 120volts. Is there some kind of power limiter to get only 115 or 120 volts to my amps?  (I don’t mean a voltage regulator that has the big knob to adjust from 0 volts to max volts. I mean a set voltage of 115 or 120 volts).

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  4. Just saw the new R-800f speakers. I was getting ready to order a pair of the RP-8000f’s and wondering if I should switch to the R-800f’s instead. Anybody know if the R-800f is improved?  They seem awfully similar and while one is Reference Premier and the other is just Reference I’m just a bit confused.  ( and I dislike being confused )!

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  5. Hey garyrc,   Your diagram of Khorn placements shows 60 degree angles, which I believe would be perfect, but if they are placed in corners correctly for the bass wouldn’t it be 45 degrees?   ( unless some models had adjustable mid-horns ?)

     

    Also just wondered how you knew I liked Star Trek?  You are right of course!
     

     

  6. I’m building a listening room with a surround sound system and am contemplating getting a pair of Klipschorns for the corners. The room will be 20’-5” by 26’ by 8’ high. I plan on putting the speakers on the 20 foot 5 inch wall - it would work best there. My question is could that be too wide a space for Khorns?  Were they designed to be a bit closer together?  I don’t want to lose the soundstage that they are famous for producing!

    Thanks for your replies!

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