jvs1670
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It's ok to pay an amount that is considered "too much" if you are considering it to be artwork in your opinion. As long as you don't want to turn around and re-sell it who cares. Just realize you may never get anyone else to pay that amount if you decide to go a different direction down the road.
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On 10/18/2017 at 5:51 PM, ksquared said:
Actually, everybody has helped a huge amount! And I appreciate the patience and information from everybody, it did factor into my decision. Hopefully I did OK.
First, it was interesting from dirtmudd about the calculations of the Scott amps in today's dollars, I hadn't really thought about that aspect.
There was another problem I kept thinking about, and that is how so many of the tube amps are <10 watts, some even at 2 watts. I saw the thread from Maynard: https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/170414-who-wants-to-measure-how-much-power-voltage-is-really-needed/&
Now, of course, I don't understand 95% of it, but derrickdj1's comment too, "I have the RF 7 II's and my tube amp is usually under 2 or 3 watts for my normal listening level." Also, and of course I don't understand it, some say watts from a tube amp are more efficient at actually driving the speaker than the solid state amp. And many are saying that the first watt is the most important. So I did finally accept that I didn't need 100 or more wpc, especially with the efficient Klipsch speakers. The weird thing though is I thought somewhere somebody had said if the speaker is underpowered it could be damaged, so maybe somebody could clarify that at some point.
And, the debate about older but rebuilt vs. new with the warranty was also factored in. In the end, it is interesting that but for a few seconds, I might have ended up with that 299C which was several decades old, but restored.
So it turned out that I found a used Decware SE34I.5 (Rachael model) within the price range and bought that. Before I got it he let me listen to it with his system, and it sounded excellent. Of course, I'm thinking the rest of his setup didn't hurt, as he had everything top of the line and in perfect condition. I'm not sure about the brand of speakers, but they're supposed to be mighty expensive ones. He turned out to be a great guy too, either he took pity on a non-expert like me, or he's just happy to help everybody. One of the factors too is that Decware gives a lifetime warranty, although I'll have to pay a bit to transfer it to me, which I'm waiting on until it becomes necessary. The guy I bought it from said he didn't worry about any warranty, since the quality was so spectacular.
So I hope I made a good choice, I hope I didn't pay too much, and I hope it will last a mighty long time.
I was looking at this exact model today, new they are about $1500 and he offers some customizing for not much more money. I'm curious how you are liking the amp. I'd be using mine to power my Khorns or Lascalas. I'm unsure if I'll get the bottom end I love with so few watts. What are your latest thoughts?
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Those Cornscalas look badass stacked up like that.
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Thanks. No nothing else on the chopping block for now wish I could keep it all.
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Yes timing is everything.......and mine just sold on CL before I could get an ad up here in the garage sale section.
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Saw this thread and thought I'd post here first before I put my ad up. I have Quartets that I'm going to list here soon and on CL as well. I'm on east side of Denver if there is any interest before I get an ad together let me know. Speakers say QUR 00 for type and they have sequential serial #s, date of 8-31-90.
Let me know if there are any questions.
Thanks
John
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Seems like all those upgrades are easily worth $100 extra, I'm guessing you bought it online...where did you get it?
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Man that sure looks like a nice amp. What are the differences and how does it compare to the Yaqin MC-13s?
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On 7/23/2017 at 4:07 PM, khornbred said:
i picked up the single khorn today. it's the new mate to the '62 khorn i've had for a few years now. sounds wonderful, is in excellent shape.
What did you think of the Cornwall? Did it look to be in good shape and did you give that a listen too? You think he still has it?
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I recently changed the location of where I plug mine in and I developed static. I plugged into a power strip with a cheap lamp from walmart and I had a buzz through the speakers that was never there before for the last 5 years. I unplugged the lamp and all is well.
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I think both are high. Quartets maybe 350-400 for really nice condition and Heresy 1s are usually in the same range. So 3 would still be under 600 unless they are some rare unique finish in stellar condition.
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Tried one of these awhile back, one channel in the amp blew the instant I turned it on. Sent it back the next day, not a fan of the build quality at all.
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Just play them no need to overthink this
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If that's where they are staying they will sound better on the floor.
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Don't buy it...bought one last year and the very first time I turned it on one channel blew out and it never worked again. Never even got a chance to hear it with my Lascalas. Took a long time to get my money back as well after the return.
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I noticed the ad also says that the FIII is the 1st truly full range heritage speaker....what the hell are the other ones? Didn't realize my Khorns, Scalas and Cornwalls were essentially large bookshelf speakers...so these aren't full range speakers. Really?
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Yea haha that would probably sound like crap and look even worse. I will try the E6000........thanks.
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I would really rather glue it back on to give it the finished look. Didn't think to staple it, some are on that way?
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I have a pair of raw birch Cornwalls that I just stained using Minwax polyshade, it is stain and polyurethane in one. What kind of glue should be used to put the labels back on?
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18 hours ago, teaman said:
I have seen almost everyone I ever wanted to see. I would say my most memorable show was the "Monsters of Rock".
Kingdom Come
Dokken
Metallica
Scorpions
Van Halen
The concert was amazing, even though the Pontiac Silverdome was a horrible acoustic venue. To think we saw five well known bands in one venue for $35 is crazy. My wife was thinking of going to a Bon Jovi concert last year with our daughter and the tickets were nearly $200 a piece!
Tim
I saw this same concert in 1988 at Giants stadium in the Meadowlands. That was just when Metallica was about to take over the world and they played all their new songs from And justice for all. They blew everyone else away. Crazy mosh pits all over the floor area. Great time.
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Looks like a mouse chewed on it
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Sounds like the Quartets will remain intact as is, they really are a great speaker anyway. Thanks for all of the info.
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I have a pair of Quartets in very good condition. A guy near me is selling Forte II cabs with no speakers or crossovers, grills or risers for $40. Is it worth it to swap the tweets and mids over and buy the woofers and passives. Will the crossover work as is or will I need to mod that as well or get an entirely new crossover?
Is there a real upgrade to be had or should I just leave well enough alone? Where would I look for the woofers and passives if I was to go that route, would like to see some prices.
OK to split Pre-Out?
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Run pre outs to new slave amp first, then pre outs from slave amp to sub, maybe that would work.