Trippigs

Ok…here is the skinny. They were originally listed at $2500 and discounted 20% the second day and 50% the third and last day. I offered $1000 the second day contingent on them working properly and they accepted my offer….then determined the tweeters were blown. Returned on third day to offer less but they had been sold for $1250. Thoughts….A pretty good buy for someone. For me…Im ok with missing out at $1000. Would have invested $400 more for Crites crossovers and $280 for Crites tweeters. So I would have had ~$1800 in them….still not bad. But I already have Industrial LaScalas and a Fitzmaurice sub and I love the setup. Not really sure the Klipschorns would have been an improvement and don't have room for both setups so one would have to go. Im not a flipper and dont enjoy selling. So, I will just enjoy what I have and hope the purchaser enjoys the decorators. One final thing…the decorators were originally purchased by an Arkansas museum and the fellow selling them worked there….so kinda like 1.5 previous owners…pretty cool provenance!

$100 off is about what I was thinking. I just purchased new Crites tweeters for my LaScalas. Have never replaced diaphragms but figured on trying it.

On my first visit today I made an offer contingent on them functioning properly. They didnt have any electronics to hook up so I went back with a vintage Marantz receiver and they fired up. Unfortunately both tweeters are blown but both mids and woofers seem to work. Ran up to their closing time and wanted to respect that so I will return tomorrow and make a downward adjusted offer. Also will check for the impressed serial number. One has an original Klipsch pie emblem in a small plastic bag stapled to the back!

Here is the label. Style might be helpful in determining approxmate age but all the handwritten part is too faded to read.

Hello everyone. A pair near me has become available but I cannot determine the age as the label is too faded. I suspect the 70s based on some knowledge of their history. They have Type AA crossovers, K77 tweeters, K55V midrange driver and K400 midrange horn. I have not opened them up to see the woofer. Cabinet is fine and all screw heads look ok…not all torn up. I have attached images of the pair. Any ideas of date…or date range?

Hey Atomic12…….I am still alive and kicking! So sorry you are having issues with this unique set of speakers. Here is what I know. A few years ago I traded them to a gentleman in Benton,AR who, in turn, constructed a Fitzmaurice subwoofer for me. We communicated afterward and he told me the drivers were decomposing as he was seeing black dust and small pieces of cone in front of the speakers. Sometime after that I saw where the gentleman in Cabot,AR had these for sale. The original drivers were in the speakers when I had them. Never saw any cone debris but I really babied them. I can only assume the drivers were replaced after my ownership. Feel free to email me and we can talk about this.

Does anyone have a single all original Kd-RB ( raw birch decorator ) for sale? A 1979 model has become available but I don’t want a single so I’m looking for another. I am in 71901 but don’t mind a road trip. Thanks

I saw it listed as well ....disappeared before the sale officially started.

I agree with crunchman and appreciate his warning. Underhanded to use someone’s photos.....unethical as well.

it is the 36” variety. I had room for the big boy so it was an easy choice. Really enjoying playing around with the setup. Pleased so far

Well, picked the sub up this morning and just finished my first listening....Santana....wow! The builder is a superb craftsman and an audiophile which is a great combination. He is also meticulous and honest so I am very pleased. Will dial in setup as time passes but first impression is impressive..it blends in well without overpowering. Gonna enjoy this awhile!

Sorry....just cleaning up a duplicate post

I just learned about this yesterday and have read the whole thread.....sounds like a blast. Please put me down as an attendee. I will bring a Bill Fitzmaurice THLPT subwoofer (36” variety with a 15” inch driver) if there is interest. Also could bring a nice Knight KG250 integrated tube amp to sell or trade. Can’t wait!

Hi pbphoto....thanks for your answer. I will purchase a nice y-RCA to use...should have just taken the SA100 manual at face value. Still excited about receiving the subwoofer!

So, do I use a single RCA or a Y RCA. I think a single RCA from McIntosh sub out to the SA100 left in is correct but I am not 100% sure. Just being extra careful!