YK Thom

You really have a knack for this.

We had a great table hockey game back in the late sixties early 70s we used for years. Back when the players as well as the structure were metal. Over time they cheapened them down to plastic. Came with all the original six teams.

Thank you. I understand completely. Sorry for your loss. You only get one father.

I wish a very happy, deep and meaningful Easter to my Christian friends who post here on your high holiday. To any other Jewish Klipsch fans, Chag Pesach Sameach. Our holidays align this year.

Check out Youthman’s video reviews. If you search the forum you will find them. I would post the link but my IPad isn’t cooperating.

Have never tried a pair on, they don’t look particularly comfortable and not something I would suit well. I do wear Blundstones and have for years. Have several pairs in a few different styles.

Rotel are good but IMO you can never go wrong with Marantz.

It is a fact, not all CD players are equal. Glad you are enjoying your new acquisition.

I would avoid the Invicta. For similar money I would recommend Rotary brand watches. Built for the ages, a lot of styles. The photo is the model I have been wearing daily for the last five years or so. My wife also wears Rotary, picked her up one for her birthday a few years back. Well worth the money.

Thanks for all the messages of condolence. A hard spot to be in but we have all been there or will eventually. An important and unavoidable part of life. Tough for our family as it was so close to Passover. The friendly outreach expressed here speaks volumes to the character of those who regularly spend time on this forum. Thank you all.

A very sad day. My father passed away this morning leaving a huge hole in all our lives. His tinkering, speaker builds and love of all things Marantz set me on a lifelong love of sound. Vincent (Vinnie) Jarvis Z”L May 4 1940 - March 22 2018

The most miserable people I have ever met were senior management types. Once they are retired no one listens to them anymore and they can’t cant give orders. They are also the most reluctant to retire as their identities are too tied to thier jobs. My soon soon to retire GM is a case in point. He will be gone in a couple months and is terrified of the prospect. He and his wife (nurse retiring in June), will be moving down south to New Brunswick. He keeps telling me that he can’t do “nothing”. His concept of doing something is working. He claims he will grab a part time gig which I predict he will last in until coffee the first morning. If he is not in charge he is not happy, a senior working part time is not going to be in charge of anything. He has zero hobbies or interests, work has been his whole life.The happiest retirees I’ve known were regular guys who realize they have just won the lottery of time. Time to do what you want, when you want and how you want. No more orders being taken.

The RC 52II will work great with the 61s - I had that configuration for a few years before I purchased an RC 62II. They are discontinued but readily available. If your couch is about five feet or so away a 42will work as well. The 52 is your best bet and will match very well. Aprox 6” Tall so it will fit and front ported to boot.

I may have solved this. Emphasis on may. I notice that my KW-100 does not have grounding, two prong only. Over the course of the weekend I have been unplugging the sub prior to turning the system on. The sub is plugged into a different outlet than the rest of the system due to its location. The issue disappears. Going to try a new surge protector for that outlet. The existant one may be fried.

A love of good sound. Period.

You have two good options, keep them up front to double duty as two channels for music when you aren’t watching TV or move them to another room with a new receiver. The 61s are fantastic for TV front mains.

Curious to find out. I still use a KW100 which I am more than happy with.

All about finding what works best for you. Never get yourself to tied to your job - if anything were to ever happen they would have your replacement before your body cooled and carry on as if you never happened.

We have hardwood floors in our listening/TV/living room. We have a large Persian style carpet (11x7), that goes from the edge of the couch right to the speakers. Works like a charm and looks nice to boot.

I have question regarding the folded horn bass bin of LaScalas and KHorns. I have Googled folded horns and looked at numerous images of other styles that seem to have more folds or pathways inside. Some almost like a labyrinth. Would the addition of such pieces increase the bass level that some find missing? I don’t really understand the physics of this.

First time I’ve seen a LaScala with a full grille. Marvel is right, they do look like a pregnant Cornwall.

In the end it’s preference and all about listening to the music, rather than listening to the equipment IMO. I’m all for whatever enhances the listening experience.

Thanks all. I lean towards a grounding issue and our known local power issues. As mentioned this does not happen all the time, just occasionally but much more frequent in the winter. I just checked and don’t have speaker wive and power cables crossing. As far as on and off, I have the receiver set so that when turned on the volume is zero. These odd pops happen prevolume. I have been turning it off with volume still going though. I don’t have another amp to try. Perhaps a conditioner is required although I know very little about them. Time for some research.

Marantz SR 5008

I have a question regarding an issue I have been having on and off. Sometimes when I turn on my receiver I will get a pop/snap sort of discharge out of my speakers. Most often but not always the centre - the sub will do it as well. I have on occasion unplugged everything from the outlets and replugged. Many times that seems to take care of things for a while. It does seem more frequent in the winter, a very dry time. I have replaced my power bar/ surge protector. I know we have serious power issues here. A lot of brown outs, surges and fairly frequent power outs. Not sure what to do and am wondering if these power conditioners I hear about might make a difference?