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Yep, I a totally with you on this one. I try to have regular "listening" sessions as well. For me its usually in the mid afternoon after I get off work. I work on the west coast on east coast time. Recently I purchased 200+ vinyl records off of CL so I can just grab a record and play something I have not heard or that is new to me. Some I like, some I don't like but either way its a great experience and a fun way to introduce myself to music I normally would not listen too. Happy listening!

Yeah, that's pretty cool.

I currently own the 82ii's and have owned the KG 5.5 (now in my sons possession) with crites upgrades. If it was for a two channel system I would go with the KG 5.5s. For HT I would lean to the 82ii's. I have heard the RF3s and was quite impressed so I guess the 5's would be awesome. Have fun with your search.

Yep, that's the way to do it. Nice work!

I use this Clearstream antenna and can pick up channels from 50 miles away with good clarity. Since I used to have cable my house was already wired so I fed that wiring with the signal from the antenna. I have tried many different ways of doing this from Mythbuntu to NextPVR to record OTA broadcasting and found that Windows Media Center works the best for me. I currently have 3 tuners so I can record up to three shows at a time or watch one and record on two. I have several Openelec (Kodi) machines around the house and I can stream the channels to those machines. Works pretty slick. Have fun, its a great adventure.

MS Essentials in combination with JRT (Junkware Removal Tool)

Watched another great documentary this week called Standing in the Shadows of Motown. Good stuff man!

I happen to currently own a pair of Tangent 500s with updated crossovers from Crites. They are basically HIIs with a passive woofer. They do sound pretty good I really enjoy them in my 2 channel system. I've also owned a pair of KG 5.5s (my son currently has them) and I have a friend with a pair of KLF 30s. I would pick the KLF 30s over the 500s and the 5.5s any day. Really the best of both worlds. 3 way with dual active 12' woofers.

Reminds me of this show on NatGeo called Brain Games. Watched the first episode yesterday. Here is a clip that you'all might find interesting. YoutubeLink

Just watched Twenty Feet From Stardom yesterday. Really enjoyed it. Discovered I had a couple of albums with some of the "backup" singers. Good stuff!

Joe, so so sorry for you loss! Could not imagine having to go through something like you and many others have. Hang in there man and thank you for the reminder and for the great advice!! Jerry

Just watched this. Man, it was fantastic! Loved how they talked about each guitar and how it represented a sound they were wanting to make. Especially enjoyed the craftsmanship involved in the last guitar. DizRotus - Thanks for sharing this! Okay, my goal now is to find all of these suggestions and watch them all!

Ah man, awesome you still have them. Those should be in a picture frame in your music room!

Gonna put that on on my list too, thanks!

LOL - I did not know who Dave Grohl was before I saw the documentary but I like his organic approach to music. I'll see if I can get my hands on Sonic Highways. It looks like it would be a good ride.

Hey all In the last couple of weeks I have had the opportunity to watch two incredible documentaries and wanted to recommend these to all the music lovers out here. Sound City - IMDB - A documentary on the fabled recording studio that was located in Van Nuys, California. Muscle Shoals - IMDB - A documentary that celebrates Rick Hall, the founder of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. I got to watch both of these with my son who is a music lover as well which made the experience even better! Then for my birthday my son got me the record that got produced from in the Sound City documentary. What really makes this vinyl remarkable is that it was produces from the famous Neve 8078 analog mixing console utilizing reel to reel for recording and then pressed to vinyl. Staying analog from the beginning to the end so I am told.

Perhaps they are KG 2.2s? http://www.klipsch.com/kg-2-2/details

Priceless!

I agree, whats the use if we can use our existing sockets? Perhaps someone could build and sell some adapters?

Thought some of you here might find this interesting. Be interested to hear comments from the tube rollers around there. See the full article here http://www.korg.com/us/news/2015/012212/ KORG INC and Noritake Co., Limited Release Innovative Vacuum Tube: the Nutube Anaheim, CA– January 22, 2015- -KORG INC and Noritake Co., Limited are proud to announce the successful development of the ground breaking technology, Nutube, a new miniaturized and high performance tube. In cooperation with Noritake Itron Corporation, KORG INC. has developed the Nutube to offer incredible reliability and efficiency while still generating the same rich harmonics which vacuum tubes are known for. The Nutube 6P1 featuring this innovation will be on display at the Korg USA Winter NAMM Booth. KORG has used vacuum tubes for many years in products such as VOX-branded guitar amps and effect units, KORG-branded dance/DJ products such as the electribe MX/SX and keyboards such as the SV-1. Vacuum tubes have played a major role in shaping the sound of VOX and KORG products, and have been a crucial element in their distinctive character. As with previous vacuum tubes, this newly-developed Nutube is structured with an anode, grid, and filament, and operates as a complete triode tube, generating the same rich harmonics that are distinctive of conventional vacuum tubes. By applying technology from Noritake Co., Limited's vacuum fluorescent displays, the structure of the vacuum tube has been modified, dramatically reducing its size and allowing it to consume less power. Production is carried out at the cutting-edge Japanese production facility of Noritake Itron, a subsidiary of Noritake Co., Limited., significantly raising the product quality in comparison to previous vacuum tubes by boasting the following features: -Power Consumption. Miniaturization dramatically reduces power consumption, allowing the Nutube to operate using less than 2% of power required by conventional vacuum tubes and making it easy to power the unit on batteries. -Compact. The Nutube occupies less than 30% of the volume of a conventional vacuum tube. Its small size and low thermal output allows it to be easily mounted directly on a high-density circuit board without using a socket -High reliability and long life. The unique design and state of the art Japanese production facility ensures the Nutubes are built to the highest standard and offer up to 30,000 hours of continuous operating life. The high reliability means that it can be attached directly to the circuit board with confidence knowing that it will not need to be replaced regularly like a 12AX7. "As an electronic component, a vacuum tube has the disadvantages of being larger than a transistor, having a shorter lifespan, and a higher power consumption, and although many people like the sound of a vacuum tube, historically they have been more difficult to deal with,” stated Fumio Mieda, KORG INC’s longstanding developer who was involved in numerous KORG synthesizers including the MS-20 which appeared in 1978. “The Nutube sets us free from these many limitations, making it possible for us to think about using it in new products,” added Mieda. Most manufacturers stopped producing vacuum tubes in the 1970s and there haven’t been any notable advances in the field during the past fifty years. However, thanks to the Nutube 6P1, it is now easier to obtain a vacuum tube sound when amplifying musical instruments and other audio signals. Noritake Itron Corporation, a group company of Noritake Co., Limited, pioneers of vacuum florescent displays says “By creating a miniaturized and high performance replacement for traditional vacuum tubes, Noritake Co. Limited expects products using the Nutube will create a renewed appreciation for the inherent qualities of vacuum tubes amongst users.” The Nutube 6P1, currently being developed, takes advantage of KORG's experience in musical instrument production, and is tuned for optimal effect to generate rich harmonics when used with a musical instrument. Products using the Nutube are currently under development, with announcements expected during 2015.(Patent applied for.)

Truly Amazing!

I always enjoy Boxx's posts. They seem to always be filled with experience, knowledge and wit! Praying for you and your family!

All, I can vouch for how good these speakers sound. I was out at his house about a month ago listening to them. We ran them through the paces with a variety of music ranging from Norah Jones to the Titanic Soundtrack to dub step. With the upgrades these speakers sound outstanding!.

Dang, that was a pretty good deal.

I currently use RF82II as part of my home theater. My experience has been that they get warmer as you give them more current like pzannucci mentions above. If fist started out with using a Pioneer Elite VSX-52 which is listed at 110 WPC. The speakers were on the bright side even though I have them on carpet. I then bi-amped them with the Pioneer and that made a significant difference. Much warmer and more low mids and upper lows. My next step was to go with separates using the pre-outs from the Pioneer to a Emotiva XPA-5 at a true 200 WPC. This again made a significant difference and has left me satisfied.