dbomberger

Understand. I have an seem to be acquiring more speakers as this habit takes hold-but really just looking to have two, maybe three systems in different places, two homes at the moment as well-though retirement is likely to result in just one.

A man after my own heart. I love road trips, particularly those on the two lanes and off of the Interstate system. Great people and things to experience in the small towns of America. Enjoy!

And don't eat the yellow snow!

Will do. I'm not stuck on much these days. I even occasionally listen to non Klipsch speakers.

I'll look into it. I still have a soft spot for Sansui as it was my first receiver in 1970-71.

So I wanted a nice looking vintage SX-1250. Found one, had it in the shop for 8 months waiting my turn to have it rebuilt. No sooner did I get it home than another one found me (literal but long story). So now I have two. In the midst of all this there was a lot of debate in the small circle of people in which this took place about the relative merits of Pioneer vs. some Marantz 2200 series receivers. I just remember Marantz being the units that I felt were just out of my reach when I originally purchased early 70's stereo equipment in a PX in Taiwan. Since I don't have access to much Marantz knowledge I'd be curious to hear from some members here how a Marantz of the same vintage as the SX-1250 might sound, and which model might be the most desirable to have. Since one my 1250's will have to find a new home, I might be interested in a Marantz as I have places for more than one system and can't seem to leave well enough alone. Thoughts?

Just saw these on Craigslist. I won't be back in Omaha to check them out until Tuesday, but thought someone might be interested. Don't know anything else but thought I'd pass it on. http://omaha.craigslist.org/ele/4941503677.html

If you have a DVD or Bluray, it should say on the disc which format it was recorded in, and the Bluray player and AVR will probably default to that. I have an Onkyo TX-NR717 and it has several of the settings you mention. I'm not sure if the Onk version translates into the Sony version. I had a LOT of fun experimenting between the modes, and that's what I would recommend to you to find out what sounds best to your ears. Those pre-sets make a LOT of difference in the sound. If you choose a Cinema setting, it will bias the sound to the center speaker and is good for voice/dialog, TV sounds the best to me this way. If you choose music, the bias is sent to the L/R speakers and you have a wider front sound stage. I prefer the Neo-6 Cinema for TV watching, as it adds good quality voice from the center and better bass. I think if you did a poll I might be in the minority as I think most people would prefer the PLII-Movie. The differences are subtle, it just depends on how things sound on your stuff in your living room. Very interesting observation. I just came across this thread about 10 minutes after I decided to listen to some tunes on my HT set-up and I believe that PLII is the best sounding combination to my ears in my house, though Neo-6 is great too. They each have a different sound of course, to each their own of course.

You old farts... These days it's Katy Perry Anyway, is it possible to get a decent glass rack for less than $100? Or should I just be looking on craigslist? Yes, but think of Jacqueline Bisset as a 1977 "Heritage" rack. Then we can all appreciate the build and craftsmanship involved.

Jacqueline Bisset. Remember "The Deep"?

Good point. It's a very good practice to avoid giving money to panhandlers. You are correct, nearly all of that money goes to drugs and alcohol. There are exceptions and I know of some good ones, but as a rule you are correct. I did once run into a guy who had gotten a job and left our shelter. He was panhandling in front of a Walmart on a Saturday. I stopped and got out to express my disappointment that he had lost his job. He actually pointed out that he still had the job, but that this was his "weekend" job and that he made more money doing it, than at the packing house job he had taken. Hard to argue with that logic-but I still disapprove of panhandling for the reasons previously mentioned.

Yes, some people at every level game the system. The poor however pale in comparison to the rich at this game.

Unfortunately these laws and the arrests that follow are increasing the last several years across the country. I applaud those who are willing to stand up to this time of abuse. It used to be that we could do whatever wasn't illegal. Now we seem to need permission or permits for everything. Generally, these arrests stem from lack of permits. The permits are expensive on a daily basis and only exist to deter the activity in the first place. Kudos to all who stand up. If we can't as a country feed people, then we as a people must. I am the CEO of a nonprofit that runs a shelter and we will be feeding many today. You would be amazed how many have come to the shelter in recent days looking for a turkey or other items for thanksgiving. Nearly all are working people-though in jobs that can't support a decent lifestyle. Remember that 20% of children in America go hungry every day. Thanks for sharing the video.

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions and observations. I've printed these for a cold weekend day in the not too distant future and for the regional record convention here next weekend. I have rarely been to an event as crowded as these and people come from about a 500 mile radius. This list will make for some great prospecting.

I'm continually amazed by the quantity he keeps in stock and the prices my vintage stereo guy gets for open real machines, and for cassette players. Still a lively market for these and people are willing to spend. I haven't asked (but wondered) where the tapes they are playing are coming from. Maybe just in a closet like a lot of vinyl till the right time presents itself.

Another good reason to shop the vinyl stores. I'm getting a great collection of album covers that I put into frames and hang on the wall. My personal musical history for me to enjoy and for the "apparent" enjoyment of friends.

Having just returned to having the means and interest in playing vinyl this last year, I think it is just a very personal choice. When I get home from work and need some quality downtime, it's digital and I have a great time pumping up the volume and putting the day behind me. On the other hand, getting around to different vinyl stores, meeting people with similar interests and histories has been great. Last week I found an album recorded live in a bar that I was at in 1977. Not going to get that any other way, and what a trip that was. On a Saturday afternoon putting on some vinyl and stretching out on the couch takes me places I'm happy to be. I'm guessing everyone's mileage varies, but as the previous poster mentions in a different manner. Different strokes for different folks. Now I'm getting in the car and driving three hours into Farm Country to listen to Willie Nelson and Neil Young, live in a corn field. Could be called-Cornstock!

Great list. I should have included Johnny Winter on my post. Great player, saw him numerous times. Great till the end.

Great suggestion. Right on target. Muchas Gracias Tasdom!

I'm still trying to figure that part out.... Would it have helped if I had read the book? Space Odyssey? Yes, part of the ending sequence... I have to listen to this every once in a while. The audio clip from the movie: http://www.hark.com/clips/xnkrqpwjmx-my-god-its-full-of-stars

I'm increasingly enjoying what I refer to Texas Blues, though some is just good country. I'm looking for some suggestions that would be good accompaniment to the following-all of which sounds better the louder you crank it up. I've always been a Jerry Jeff Walker fan (though of course he is from New Jersey originally)-not really blues though. Stevie Ray Vaughn of course. Ray Wylie Hubbard is great in my mind, at least a lot of fun. ZZ Top-nuff said. Willie of course. Who else should I be checking out? Thanks in advance. Del

Run!!! No good deed goes unpunished!

I don't know what others pay, but in Omaha, a shop that specializes in vintage gets about $500 for a complete rebuild. I've seen and heard the results and it is money well spent from my perspective. I have one in now and the new caps just arrived Friday so they will be starting soon. I'm anxious to get mine back. It's a sweet and familiar sound to those of us who listened to these in the 70's, etc.

Several of my friends who have been subjected to my recent interest in vintage audio have been bringing me items that they have been meaning to get rid of or gathered from others they run into who have such. Today I received from a buddy a pair of HPM 100's that reportedly "needed some work" so were being disposed of. They came with a 70's vintage Kenwood Eleven III receiver which is very cool looking, but which I haven't hooked up yet. When I questioned my buddy about what might be wrong with the speakers, he said he was told they sound "scratchy". Obviously it was the dusty receiver that caused that because the speakers sound really great to me when I hooked them up to the receiver in my office. Not sure what to do with the Kenwood. I'll have to plug it in and see what is going on. Still a pleasant surprise from a friend. In a related note, I ran into a guy at the vintage electronics store I frequent recently. He had an entire pick-up load full of a wide variety of vintage stereo amps, speakers, turntables, receivers. Some great stuff, some junk. His thing is he is a furnace repair guy and he always inquires of the stuff he see's collecting dust (literally) in peoples basements and gets it for a song or for free. Then he trades it in on repairs and or better vintage stuff. Pretty cool way to fund his addiction it seems to me.

Hatch Chile. I love the stuff. I drive through Hatch three or four times a year and always stock up. Makes the best GeenChile Pork Stew and is amazing chopped and added to any cheeseburgers. Comes in three levels of heat. Medium is about right to get a little burn on the lips. Legendary stuff.