Triode Pete

I run 2A3 SET monoblocks into my K-horns with plenty of headroom. I tried the same amps into Heresy's - no good...not enough power. My brother-in-law has 300B SET monoblocks (8 watts) into his Cornwalls without an issue at all; plenty of headroom & slam. Are you using a pre-amp with gain? If so, a 2A3 SET may be fine... the push-pull 2A3 is a no brainer... Hope this helps, Pete

Thanks guys for all your comments! I (& many others who heard my system) really like the sound coming from my mighty K-horns... Like I originally stated, I have a bit of audio nervosa & just thought there may be an audible improvement in changing out the GE motor run caps with a higher quality "audio" cap... I haven't heard back from VH Audio yet on some "accomodation" pricing for a 2 uF + 13 uF cap combo. I figured if it was "reasonable" to experiment, I would; if not I'm still a very happy camper... Thanks again, Pete

Thanks! I emailed Chris VH for OEM pricing on some caps. I also have my original AA crossovers from my '74 K-horns. Thinking about reusing the Type AA inductors & T2A autoformers (getting rid of the diode protection & the 245 uH inductor) to make up a Type A... I still like my BEC replacement Type A crossovers with the GE motor caps... sounds real good.... Pete

Thanks for your opinion...I currently have the GE motor oil can replacements (12 uf + 1 uf = 13 mf) which sound very good. I guess I'm looking for something better... How expensive are the V-Cap OIMP? I currently have a couple V-Cap TFTF (tin foil) that I'll be experimenting in my Tannoy 12" dual concentric crossovers... All of my observations will be from a Triode Perspective. Thanks, Pete

Thanks for the link!!! See the verdict on the Duelunds... best there is... I guess... Had an audiophile friend over for a listen yesterday; he was an ultra-fi manufacturer of audiophile stands for a long time and he gets "manufacturer's discounts". He just purchased 6 Duelund components to upgrade his crossovers on his "Analysis" speakers (ultra-fi ribbons based upon Apogee designs that are built in Greece). He paid $5K USD for 2 capacitors, 2 resistors & 2 wire inductors... 60% off retail pricing!!! $5,000 to upgrade his crossovers! BTW, he heard my K-horns yesterday & said... "I wish I kept my Klipschorns with the center channel Belle"... [Y] Pete

I'd like to keep the drivers stock, especially my alnico magnet tweeter... my system sounds great with the Crites Type A with GE caps; I just have an itch to try better caps to see what type of change I'll hear. From some crazy audiophile friends of mine, they swear by Duelund caps for loudspeaker crossovers... BIG BUCKS, though...

I have a bit of Audio Nervosa lately and wondered if there would be any Sonic BENEFIT in changing out the caps (2 microFarad & 13 microFarad) on my Type A crossovers on my 1974 K-horns. The crossovers are Bob Crites replacement Type A's with the older GE brand motor caps (oil filled?) with a tolerance of +/- 6%. I know Bob C uses Sonicaps now... Has anyone tried any of the expensive exotic caps (Duelunds / V-Caps, etc.)? What's your experiences on the Type A X-over? Thanks in advance, Pete

Simply awesome looking system!!! And I bet it sounds better than it looks!!! One day, hopefully one day!!! Congrats! Pete

Same thing happened to me in my Klipschorn room. Changed out some nice cloth (sound absorbing) furniture for some all leather furniture. The K-horns became very lively & "reflective" in the room. When loaded with people (or some sound panels (Echobusters)), the legendary sound was back! Live & learn! Everything, I repeat EVERYTHING, makes a difference... some extremely subtle, some not so... My $0.02, Pete

Absolutely!! Can't hear any tube rush or hum whatsoever with my 2A3 amps (AC on the filaments) & tube preamp as well as tube DAC... My good friend who built my tube amps & pre-amp has an extensive collection of old antique tube radios that are in absolutely mint condition. He services all his gear himself and learned quite a few secrets (grounding techniques, etc.) of establishing incredibly quiet gear at idle along with a scary "jump" factor (DYNAMICS) when needed. Whoever says it can't be done is mistaken! In fact, my current set-up is quieter than my old SS McIntosh preamp & amplifier combo (& a lot more musical as well)! My $0.02, Pete

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Does the CT-125 tweeters make a large difference in sound. Is their frequency extended compared to the original design? I have a pair of original '74 K-horns as well (mint Rosewood behemoths). thanks, Pete

Beautiful, simply beautiful!!!! Anyone have a single Rosewood Belle they'd like to get rid of???

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All of the wood bodied Grado's look similar; I have a Sonata as well & it's a great cartridge for the money. It has a very high output, so you won't need a MC step-up device. Grado's mate very well with VPI & Well Tempered turntables. Pete