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and to think that Rockwell's "Somebody's Watching Me" is Motown. Not Quite. IMHO..

My Assemblage 300B SETs are dead quiet..they are mated with a SS Adcom preamp, the GFP565 (although I'm always considering another tube preamp) I have had SS amps/integrated amps in the system that definitely exhibit hiss (but no hum so far) and an old Scott 130 tube pre that was the most full sounding pre I have ever owned..but I couldn't get rid of the annoying hiss at idle! I agree with others here..it may be something else in your system..that turntable grounded OK? Your AC on the up and up? Best of luck.. Regards Steve

I've been reading this thread with great interest. As Jazman pointed out (and Paul too) it is SOS, SS guys vs. SET guys etc. And again IMHO, it all comes down to your taste in music. Oldbuckster seems genuinely interested, and while reading different posts, it seems we enjoy a lot of the same music. 70's R+R, e.g. Foghat, Quicksilver, Deep Purple..well, you get the picture. Anyway, I run 300B SET amp(s), the stereo amp being 8 watts a side, and the mono amp being 16 watts. (the mono is the same amp, running my center Belle speaker) and I have no problem listening to my rock with these amps. That said, I did some experimenting with a SS Harmon Kardon 730 (which was my main amp for many years) and a Onkyo TX8500 MKII SS amp..my findings.. Oh, heck yes, the bass came on 3 times as strong with both SS, maybe more! No doubt about the difference there! But that was where it ended..the 300Bs definitely had more clarity, and control for the overall sound, as least what sounded good to me! And another thing..I find it bad enough that I have no "volume control wiggle room" with my SET setup, i.e. 3-4 o'clock is too loud, but when using the SS amps, 1 to 2 o'clock was all I could stand! One of my first posts in 1999 was concerning this..this is, of course when playing CDs. LPs have a much smaller signal, allowing more "control". Anyway, apparently I am an SET fan, albeit a 300B thus far. I have never heard a 2A3 amp, and would love to..nor have I heard a SS amp (with CDs anyway) that I would take over the 300B..I am open to that also! But I have done a lot of amp swapping, and it just costs too much..so I'd rather audition someone else's before I jump in feet first! These are the times I wished I lived a little closer to the south 48. So, Oldbuckster, an SET amp isn't out of the question for your taste in music..but audition it first. (I'm thinking strongly about rewiring my stereo 300B to mono, and running each mono amp on the Khorns for a little more bass..then finding another amp for the Belle) ..It may or may not be your cup of tea. As stated before, a lot of it has to do with the recording. And I've been thinking a lot about that lately. I own 800 LPs and over 2,000 CDs.Not to re-heat the obvious, but you know, when my system consisted of 4 Heresys, regular zipcord cables, regular interconnects, a HK730 integrated amp, and my JVC turntable..and nothing but LPs, I NEVER (and I mean NEVER) complained about the sound, the bass, the source, the volume etc. It all sounded great. When I heard my first CD, I thought it was thin, lifeless..well. You know the rest. So what changed?? (OK, I'm setting myself up for the "you're older" "your hearing's gone" etc.) I attribute it to not necessarily digital recordings, but lackluster, poorly transferred digital recordings. But that's another topic.. Steve

I may be letting some LERNDT bass traps go..looking for these ? Steve

what a great story to tell over and over! Congratulations on the win! Enjoy them! It's nice to know the Klipsch folks are indeed such nice people. I've certainly had nothing but good feelings when dealing with them! Regards Steve

thanx for the tip Mark..I am always collecting DVD concerts, and I have the original Pulse on CD (you know, the one with the batteries included and a pulsing LED!) Can't wait to SEE the concert too! Regards Steve

here's a shot with the grill off..

This is a shot of the left speaker..cannot find a model number anywhere. Measurements are 21 inches high, 10 inches deep and 8 inches wide. Great sounding speaker for it's size! Steve

I'll get a picture (and hopefully model number!) in the morning and post it here.. Steve

which model of Speakerlabs we talkin' Tom? I have a pair (small, 5 inch woofers) in the garage, had 'em for over 20 years, and I love 'em! Many folk comment on their big sound for such a small speaker. I love my KHorns for my main stereo room, but the Speakerlabs have a full rich sound, and are highly reliable..obviously! Steve

and us Alaskans Michael..only past midnight by a few minutes.. Steve

I owned an Adcom GFP750 for awhile, with their GCD750 and GFA5802 and I must say, that preamp was the worst sounding component I've ever had in my system! I finally replaced it with a used GFP565, which I still have..I later swapped the amp for an SET tube amp, and of course the CD player for the AH!, but of all the components the Adcom pre 750 sounded the most harsh to me...I wouldn't recommend that preamp at all..my 2 cents.. Steve

yes, that was a most interesting list! I too question some omissions..but probably due to my tastes in music. Deep Purple's "In Rock" was probably the most influential album to me, in my adolescence in 1970..I was used to the Beatles, Stones, etc. but when I was turned onto that album, I couldn't believe the vocals, guitars, drumming,keyboards and bass! What energy! Although "Machinehead" was their biggest seller (in the MKII lineup) it was definitely low powered compared to In Rock! And would we have Aerosmith now? My two cents! Steve

I use to use tone controls on everything..but thru the years, I have changed my ways (thanx to this BB, and experimenting) but I do like having the choice. Most of the time, the bass/treble are set at neutral..but on some bass/weak recordings (some of my Van Halen CDs come to mind) I will bump up the bass a notch or two.. It's nice having it if you need it..but most of the time you really don't. Steve

Hi John there is indeed a wealth of knowledge shared here on the forums! Hope you enjoy your new purchase! Steve

BTW Michael I too have baseboard heat..I ended up taking some metal shears to the cover, and then pulled the fins off the pipe just where the KHorn tailboard goes in the corner. It seated against the wall just fine, and made a quite a difference on the "tightness" of the bass. Of course, if I ever sell the place, I'll have to get another metal cover..but hey, that can be done! Steve

what Ben said. I think you'll find your room too bright with all the hard surfaces, especially the flooring. You'll notice this after the "newness" wears off. I have mine in a 21 x 15 room, 5/8" sheetrock, and I have 8 bass traps hanging, 5 tapestries, curtains, and other knick knacks to tone down the brightness. I've just about got it where I like it! This, with AL K's excellent crossovers, and tube amps! Anyway, to answer your original question..I too don't think there was a bad year for KHorns. Maybe some are more collectible..but the Khorn itself pretty much has always had the same design, just different networks. Steve

wow Michael after all the Klipsch you have you like the Khorns right off the bat! That really reinforces what I feel when I listen to mine..nice to see someone else love the sound immediately! Now if we could just stop tweaking everything! Ha! A hearty congratulations!! Steve

what a beautiful room Kevin! Isn't a game of pool distracting whilst trying to find the sweet spot?? Steve

I'm with Daddy Dee here I ran a HK730 with 2 pairs of Heresys in the late 70s/early 80s before I purchased my KHorns, and bass was never lacking..of course I ALWAYS had the contour button pushed in, and I was playing nothing but vinyl in those days..I think vinyl always has a better bass sound than digital.. Steve

Welcome back, Craig. Hope the time you spent away has helped you. We're all looking forward to your posts,'ey. Steve

Thebes try "The Last Trip to Tulsa" on Neil Young's self titled first album. Must have been some good shrooms or something! Steve

I missed this one the first time around..but what a great story! It's karma Gary..you have obviously done something extremely nice without thinking about it, and you have your reward! I hope Bill and Anne have gotten theirs! And you have no idea what became of them? Was there a clue why they offered them up? Or are you sworn to secrecy? Regards Steve

yes, for being around here as long as I have and posting as little as I do, I read the forum all the time! I've learned a lot thru the years..and appreciate all the knowledge the members share. It is indeed a great place! Steve

Great thread Thebes! I choose Gov't Mule's "The Deepest End"..2 CDs and a 3 hour DVD to boot! I got friends lining up at the door to see this concert after showing off one cut! The CDs have the same music, and convey the same sound when you don't have a widescreen nearby. Warren Haynes never ceases to amaze me.. it's rock/CD-DVD Steve