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That is one of those things where its not even worth having a contingency plan for... because there would be nobody to carry out the plan.

I am looking to build an amp around the TPA3255 Class D chip and was looking for a good power supply. Will this Mean Well RS 150 48 work? Also, what potentiometer would work best for the volume knob? https://www.amazon.com/TPA3255-Digital-Power-Amplifier-Assembled/dp/B07B4SQFF8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1526070717&sr=8-5&keywords=TPA3255 https://www.amazon.com/RS-150-48-Supply-Single-Output-Silver/dp/B005T6U2T4/ref=sr_1_4?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1526070842&sr=1-4&keywords=48v+power+supply

Just a heads up, all the 07/31 pre-sales are taken and they are doing another round for 10/31 shipping.

I agree with WVU on this one, $250 is a steal for Heresy's. As for the other speakers it depends on what type of music you listen to. The Heresy's really excel in the mid range and being detailed and accurate. The bass is 'snappy' and good for rock and acoustic music but can be lacking without a subwoofer with really bass heavy music. The KG 5.5's are a really fun speaker but are much more geared toward hip hop and electronic music. They absolutely pound bass and have a 'open' sound but dont have that same mid range presence that Heresy's will have.

Hi guys, I was doing my usual coffee and Klipsch Craigslist browse this morning and saw these speakers in my area. Supposedly they came from an Imax theater. Can anyone familiar with the pro line ID them? https://cosprings.craigslist.org/ele/d/yamaha-receivers-speakers/6587067186.html

Interesting story: During WWI a group of Finns went to Germany to train to be 'Jager' soldiers in the German Army. Some fought on the front lines then after the war returned to Finland with military experience to help fight for their independence from Russia. They must have done a good job too because there are some pretty crazy stories of what the Finns did to the Soviets during the Winter war.

I have not tried that one, I will have to check it out. Lol when I was in college these Mexican guys lived next door to my apartment and they would always hang out in the lawn on Fridays drinking Corralejo Tequila Reposado with Squirt. Every d@mn time they would somehow con me into taking a shot on my way to class. 😁

Now that its warming up, I do really enjoy a good sipping tequila. Here is one of my favorites: Casamigos Reposado. It strikes a fine balance between floral notes and the smoke flavors from the barrel aging.

Ayinger is amazing beer and is Bavaria's finest in my opinion. My favorite is their Ur-Weisse, its a darker German wheat beer and my all time favorite for summers. For winter, I am impartial to the Spaten Optimator Doppelbock (You have to be careful with this one though):

That is a good decision. Having mis-matched veneer will always bother you when you look at them and will greatly hurt the resale value.

This looks intriguing. Is this is board you are talking about? https://www.amazon.com/Nobsound-TPA3255-Digital-Amplifier-Assembled/dp/B07544FJYC

Thank you for the input, the Lepai 202A+ was about $25 when I bought it so definitely not the same league as $600 amps. It is actually becoming a rarity too since Tripath stopped making the chips. I had one just die on my in my office setup which was a bummer. In any case my birthday is coming up and its a tossup between this amp build or a Cinema F-20 to go with my LaScalas and maybe even a Qtr-Pie bass horn setup. I think I am going to go with the speaker upgrades and keep my amp as it is for now.

For those that are familiar with quality Class D amps, how does the ACA amp stand up? Is it a significant improvement or just marginal? I am really happy with my Lepai 2020A+ but this kit looks interesting.

You can always build your own chassis out of wood and metal. If I were to build this amp, I think I would model the chassis off the beautiful Toolshed Audio amps but have heat sinks run along the top instead of tubes: This is actually a cool looking one that could come out of the top, maybe get two to mirror each other: https://www.ebay.com/itm/7-Lbs-Large-Industrial-Aluminum-Heat-Sink-12-5-x-6-x-2-75-8-Fin-/142561117398

I found the best DIY way to isolate a subwoofer is to get a cheap foam roller that people use to get knots out of their back then cut it into four 3'' slices and put that under your sub. I did that with my 15'' Dayton Audio reference sub and it really helped clean up the sound when I had wood floors. https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-High-Density-Round-Roller-36-inches/dp/B00XM2MRGI/ref=sr_1_4?s=exercise-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1525985858&sr=1-4&keywords=foam+roller

Its probably good that its letting out pressure slowly. A Mt. St. Helens type of event would pretty much wipe out Hawaii although its my understanding they are different types of volcanoes. Now if Mt. Rainier decided to go...

This looks like a really good option. The fiber optic input wont be able to handle the more modern movie sound decoding for lossless blue-Ray and 4K but if you are more interested in music then this should not be a problem.

The only problem with using CF-4's as surrounds is making sure you have them elevated so the horn is not shooting into the back of the couch. For surrounds I really like the KSP 1.1 as they have a high output with the tractrix horn and they are easy to mount on the wall.

I have to ask, on the knob labels what does 'Brilliance' and 'Presence' mean? Is that treble and bass?

Comb filtering?

That is really crazy. I think the slowness is what really makes it strange. With a forest fire you have to get out of the area and it blows through but with lava you can literally sit in a lawn chair with a beer and watch the inevitable destruction creep toward your house. I am glad there have been no injuries so far. I looked it up and I guess that they do provide plenty of warning and educate the risks when you buy a property in this area.

Hey sorry, we throw a lot of terms around here. The LaScala is a heritage speaker and one of the original designs that the founder Paul Klipsch designed himself. They usually run around $900 to $1500 on the used market depending on condition. They have extremely high efficiency and but do not have a lot of bass without a subwoofer. The KG 5.5 is a discontinued speaker but was their top of the line model in the 90s. I have both models and for electronic music the KG 5.5 are my favorite speaker with ridiculous amounts of bass and a very 'open' sound. $2,000 is a healthy budget and you can do a lot with that. Regarding subs, the best bang for the buck is what is known as a 'flat pack'. The company ships you the subwoofer driver and the cabinet comes in pre-cut pieces that need to be glued together. If you have some basic experience with woodworking its a pretty easy project as the pieces are CNC cut and fit together perfectly. Here is a link to the 18'' pack for $385: https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-18-reference-series-ho-subwoofer-and-cabinet-bundle--300-7094 Here is a good $1,000 watt plate amp for $334: https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-spa1000-1000w-subwoofer-plate-amplifier--300-809 There are cheaper amps such as the venerable INuke for about $150 but it is not 'plug and play' like the other amp and I would not recommend it unless you have some knowledge of electronics and connections. It is a pro audio amp so you will need special adapters etc: https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-NU1000-BEHRINGER-iNUKE/dp/B00LGNFALY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525705024&sr=8-1&keywords=inuke I dont know too much about off the shelf subwoofers but others here can point you in the right direction. As for speakers, the Sixes are great for what they are meant for which is a standalone 2 channel system but are really not what you are looking for. The Forte III are incredible but as you mentioned are above your price range. Klipsch.com has some good sales right now and the RP-280 will be a very god choice for your setup. These are more or less the modern equivalent to the KG 5.5s The Piano Black looks very slick as well: https://www.klipsch.com/products/rp-280f-piano-black These will run you about $1,200 for the set. If you get 2 of these 12'' subwoofers for $700 total it will put you right about at your budget and dual 12'' subs running 800W will be plenty for your room: https://www.klipsch.com/products/reference-subwoofers?utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Shop+Now&utm_content=NEW+SPECIALS+ADDED!+Movie+Night+Deals+Continue&utm_campaign=050618+WproJR+Movie+Night+-+Remail+(New+Specials+Added)&_bta_tid=04053352195476426753873233073451071144971028213839354482247828609131673874400271435983498756506949237768&_bta_c=gnchjwob57f4eod38hdj8dz19era0&model=r-12sw If you let us know your location, we can help you look at some used options as well.

Hi Musicdude, welcome to the forum! You have a good system picked out so far. Here are some suggestions: The pre-amp you have is only to bring the phono-level up to a line level signal so you still need a standalone amp. So your chain will be: Cartridge --> Phono amp--> Power Amp --> Speakers Here is a good little Class D desktop amp for about $80 that would look nice sitting next to your turntable (it is out of stock but will be in next week): https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-dta-120-class-t-mini-amplifier-60-wpc--300-3800 Those R-15M speakers are rear ported so make sure they are at least 12'' from the back wall to maximize bass response. They wont dig deep but will have a snappy bass to them based on the reviews I have seen. If you want to add a sub, there are plenty of options as well.

I use the windows 'Snipping Tool' and paste into the form, it works well for me.

I agree on both accounts. LaScalas in good shape typically go for around $1300 and Belles are a rare and fairly sought after speaker.