cincymat

Sent you a PM about the tweeters. Thanks,

What are the X-over points for these? Do they require using the Crites tweeters? Thanks, I'm rebuilding a set of LSI's and am interested in upgrading the stock X-Overs.

Mine is something else that sounds good turned all the way up!

I've downloaded several albums from them over the last few months. Using ALAC at 96/24 files. All sound good on my system. No issues with HDtracks services. They could have a broader offering of albums, but they add new titles almost daily.

I found that logging off allows me to view gallery photos. Can't see them when logged in. Hope this helps. Mark

Hi Dean, I sent you an email to your gmail address. I'm interested in these LaScalas and am in Dayton 3 or 4 times a week. Mark

Welcome to the forum! Good post and timely for me. I'm picking up a pair of LSI splits tomorrow. In addition to what will be a lot of cosmetic refurbishing I was thinking about upgrading the tweeters. The two you compared are at the top of my list. Appreciate you taking the time to experiment and share your findings. Mark

Darn Michael. Just when I thought I had my LSI rebuild color scheme set you go and post that someone already used a Jimmy Buffet motiv!! Mark

Thanks!! Mark

Looks very cool. Can't wait to see them in person! Mark

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I'm very interested in doing this to select LP's. My thought is to rip ones I own that aren't already available in high quality digital. I am however disappointed the OP doesn't want me to send him my mint Bobby Goldsboro "Honey" recording. That was the first one to come to mind!!

Hi everyone. Wanted to share where I'm at in the process of recreating my stereo system. My goal is to keep cost low (total component outlay less that $2500), use components I already own, play music in whatever format its in (I have hundreds of LP's and 1000's of iTune songs), and take full advantage of my Forte II speakers. So far I've worked on the digital side of things to make my iTunes library available to the stereo. Here's what I have hooked up right now: Bluetooth adapter hooked to an Emotiva Stealth DC-1 DAC via a toslink cable. The Stealth DC-1 as a preamp to an Emotiva XPA-200 amp XPA-200 driving the Forte II's. The Emotiva equipment is on a 30 day trial. It's a place to start. I know it's at best low mid-fi stuff but it's a lot better than the Sony STR-DN100 AV receiver I was using before. I listened to a few CSNY 1974 Live cuts (Guinvere sounded especially good) via my iPhone5 though Bluetooth to the DAC. They sounded clear, vibrant, and with a clean tight bass. A notch below CD quality. But not bad. My wife had a listen and said the combination was the best sounding system we've ever had. I'll forgive her since the last system we had was a set of Bose 901's with Denon pre-amp and amp. Absolutely no comparison to the Forte II's. Tomorrow I'm hooking my MacBook Pro up via the USB link and trying some ALAC files. I'm leaving the LP to digital conversions to the winter. Need to get a real pre-amp and a better cartridge for my old Thorens before I start that project. Lot's to learn. Appreciate your thoughts and comments so far. Thanks, Mark

Thanks for the lead and input regarding the amp's performance. I'll check it out. I was looking at it's little brother the Nova 125. Mark

Are you looking for a full size(17 inch wide) integrated amp or a small form factor amp? Let me suggest a couple of full size amps 1) http://www.spearitsound.com/Integrated_Amplifiers-NAD_C_375DAC2_Refurbished.html The NAD C375DAC2 will offer neutral brute power with a built in DAC. 2) http://www.spearitsound.com/Integrated_Amplifiers-NAD_C_390DD_Refurbished.html The reviews for the NAD C390DD are outstanding. http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/nad-c-390dd-direct-digital-integrated-amplifier-tas-224/ http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/nad2/1.html http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/integrated-amplifiers/integrated-amplifiers-reviews/nad-c-390dd-direct-digital-integrated-amplifier.html If you are wondering, yes I am an NAD "fan boy". Bill I saw the refurbished NAD amps on Spearitsound.com night before last. They look like sweet deals. Thanks, Mark

Does anyone here use Peachtree Audio intergrated amps to drive vintage Klipsch speakers? If so I'd like to hear your thoughts. I've researched them on the "internets" and have read conflicting reports. Mark

Thanks for the ideas on amps everyone. Even though the Forte II's are very efficient I'm thinking a solid state amp in the 100 to 150 continuous RMS range would make them really sing. I'm not ruling out tube amps but I'm concerned about the environment the system will be located. My garage. It's not heated in the winter and I'm not sure my better half will let me bring it inside in the winter. I do like the look of a full size 17" box over the smaller form factor amps. This is purely a choice based on looks not performance. I'm not that concerned with an integrated DAC as an external one can be used and upgraded later. Appreciate you guys taking the time to share your thoughts. Mark

Hello everyone. I apologize for making my first post here a request for help. I recently acquired a set of what I think are 1993 vintage Forte II's. I'd like some advice about what modern integrated amps you think would pair with the Forte II's. I've read about so many IA's over he last two weeks I'm thoroughly confused. My goal is to use mainly high quality digital sources and to digitize my 400+ album vinyl collection. A winter project if you will. My budget for the amp is $2000. Thanks in advance for your inputs. Cincymat aka Mark

Sent you a PM. Love to own these speakers! Cincymat I spoke with the seller. Really nice guy. Decided to pass on this opportunity. Best of luck with the sale!