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Alpha Lima

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  1. Forgive the late response, but I'm curious as to what became of the KEF LS50 in your comparisons?

    I've been eyeing them as potential music-only monitors for my rather small condo living room.

    (My beloved CF-4s are too overpowering and don't play well in that room, but still shine as HT speakers.)

    However, Klipsch's RP-150m & RP-160m have recently piqued my interest as potential bargain LS50 alternatives.

    Thanks.

  2. Despite a lack of an onboard DAC, I seriously considered the 2150, until I happened upon my Bel Canto.

    Yet this one I find rather intriguing. It's quite a bit of very good kit for the money. I'd love to know what DAC chip it uses.

    My one major criticism of the RR 2150 is its looks, which I find downright fugly, amateurish and tacky.

    The knobs and buttons of the 2160 are a little nicer, which slightly softens its appearance.

    But it's still the same graceless mess of hackneyed, pseudo-retro touches, lopsided proportions, and poor ergonomics.

    Outlaw should've gone in a much more elegant direction with its design.

  3. On 5/10/2017 at 4:37 PM, teaman said:

    KSP-C6 or SB-3. I have both with my KLF set ups and they match pretty well.

    Um, kinda confused at this. The KSP-C6 is a center speaker, while the SB-3 is a soundbar.

    Looking for rear/surround speakers.

     

    On 5/10/2017 at 4:41 PM, The History Kid said:

    There's a pair of KSP-S6's in St. Louis that have been up for a while, you might be able to work out a deal there.

    I'll check it out. Thanks.

  4. Howdy, folks.

    My 2-channel system consists of a pair of Epic CF-4s (version 1) powered by a Bel Canto s300iD, and a pair of SVS subs. I'm in the process of integrating it into my 5.1 system, usurping the Polk Monitor70 II mains and probably the 15" Acoustic Research sub (because three subs might be too much).

    That leaves the surround speakers, currently my trusty Cambridge SoundWorks Model Six, the first honestly hi-fi speakers I've ever owned.

    What would you recommend as replacements for the Sixes? I'm intrigued by the SS1, Synergy S-2/S-20, and RS-10 - something with that T-W-T configuration.

    I could also just wait and hear how well the Sixes sound with the Epics and KLF-C7 before deciding on replacing them. And the MCACC on my Pioneer AVR will make everyone behave, in the meantime.

    Thanks in advance.

  5. 21 hours ago, Peter P. said:

    What more reason does he need-sounds no different then president T-rump. (the lower case "p" was deliberate ;-) )

     

    Peter, please, I definitely share your displeasure, but this forum is meant for discussing quality audio (and ridiculing those who have no idea what that is).

    It's supposed to be a haven from all the crap going on in the world, political or otherwise. 

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  6. 15 hours ago, wvu80 said:

    The Cornwall I's are hard to find and hold their value very well.

     

    That being said , the Ebay sale is about $500 over the average.

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    Hey @Alpha Lima, you have TWO sets of ver 1 CF-4's?  Nice. 

     

    I bet they sound OUTSTANDING when paired with that pair of 12" SVS subs.

    Alas, I have just one pair of the version 1 CF-4 (two pairs of version 3 CF-3s, though, which are still very good). Bought them from a fellow community member.

    Those SVS subs are indeed quite lovely, and they give my system the lowest octave heft the Klipschs surprisingly miss, at least in my big living room. Since the (excellent) Bel Canto has an HT-bypass, and I'm already using that modded KLF-C7, I'm about to meld my 2-channel and home theatre systems, usurping all the Polks and Acoustic Research sub.

    The Polk Monitor70s are likely destined for a 2-channel system for my sister, along with a Yamaha RX-797 and a Technics SL-Q3, so she can finally play her LP collection. Looking for an inexpensive CD player to do her CD collection justice. Not sure where the big AR sub will go, though.

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  7. I thought this was one of those sickening videos where someone destroys a something very collectible. Thankfully, it's just some brainless rant.

    Some a-hole YouTuber has a video where he destroys a very nice condition Yamaha CR-620 with a hammer. I think it was because he didn't know how to fix it. What an unmitigated waste.

  8. 2 hours ago, racebum said:

    older NAD was really good. one test on a 40wpc amplifier here shows it having WAY beyond it's rated power. one favorite of mine is the harman kardon HK990. it has optical inputs and is designed like a real amplifier. they sell around 800-900 used. you also can get into krell and mark levinson used starting around your budget. a 100wpc krell class a/b integrated sold locally for $1000 last week. i'm honestly not sure on new but marantz and yamaha make what's most commonly available. if you go that way try and demo both before purchase 

     

    Yeah, I have a 7240PE running my office system, powering my KG 1.5s. Love it!

    Can't say that about a C356BEE, which sounded good with my Epics - until it started to run hot and stop taking remote control commands, one day. :(

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