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Ole Dollar

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  • Gender
    Male
  • Location
    Southwest, TN
  • Interests
    Wife, kids, music, and cars.
  • My System
    Solid State:
    McIntosh C31V Preamp
    McIntosh MC2002 Amplifier
    (2) McIntosh MC30's on 402 Horns
    Crown XLS1500 Amplifier
    Xilica XP-4080 Speaker Controller
    Pioneer Elite DVD59i SACD Player
    iFi DAC Plays WAV/FLAC Files
    Klipsch Jubilee Mains
    Klipsch 1502 Subwoofer

    Vacuum Tube:
    McIntosh MX110 Tuner/Preamp
    McIntosh MC240 Amplifier
    McIntosh MPI 4 Maximum Performance Indicator
    Beogram BX2 Turntable (Stereo)
    Sound-Smith SMMC1 Cartridge
    MCS Turntable (Mono)
    Grado ME+ Cartridge
    Klipsch Chorus II

    Home Theater:
    Yamaha Aventage Receiver in 7.2
    Sony Blue Ray Player
    External Digital Over-Air TV Receiver
    Intel Compute Stick for Internet
    Klipsch Heresy Mains
    Klipsch Reference Center
    Klipsch Synergy Sides
    Klipsch RB 10 Rear
    (2) Klipsch SW 450 Subwoofers

    Bedroom System:
    McIntosh MC240
    iFi DAC with iPhone or computer
    Klipsch Heresy 1 Mains on stands
    Klipsch KSW-15 Subwoofer

    Daughter 1 Bedroom:
    Pioneer VSX Receiver
    Sony DVD Player for CD's
    Bluetooth Adapter
    Klipsch EPIC CF-3 Mains
    Klipsch Subwoofer

    Daughter 2 Bedroom:
    Yamaha Receiver with Bluetooth
    iPad Air for streaming
    Klipsch RB51 II Mains

    Dining Room:
    Douk T8 Pro Preamp
    Dynakit ST-70
    Klipsch RF3 II

    Gaming Computer
    Tube Cube 7 Amplifier - NOS Mullard Tubes
    Klipsch B2 Bookshelf Speakers

    Computer Speakers:
    Klipsch ProMedia 4.2
    Klipsch ProMedia 2.0
    Klipsch ProMedia GMX 5.1
    Klipsch Promedia DD 5.1 Dream System including Preamp

    Spare Equipment:
    McIntosh MC2002 Amplifier
    Dynaco ST70 Amplifier

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  1. Ole Dollar
    Maybe a little on the embarrassing side of things to write but I added a Douk T8 Pro as a preamp for the ST70 and it is doing a great job helping the lows and highs. First time I really think the ST70 is better than just good, the bass is much better. Makes the RF3s sound pretty amazing so there’s that. And no not trading in the McIntosh stuff. 😊
  2. Ole Dollar
    Very nice to see new museum video and such a great story. Video and audio quality as super.
  3. Ole Dollar
    I have a pair of underground Jubilees and power the HF with a pair of McIntosh MC30s. Magical sounding with crazy good soundstage and detail. No issues with high frequency roll off. Also have a pair of MC240s and like them better with Heresy speakers, tried one of them on the Jubilees but liked the 30s better. I did pass on the MC225 as I liked the 6L6 sound more, thought the 225 was good but got the second 240 instead. Terry Dewick serviced all of them when purchased and all have a quiet background and no issues, his recent passing is a real loss to the audio community. Glad you are enjoying your Jubs and in case you can’t tell I am a McIntosh fan.
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  5. Ole Dollar
    Thanks for the tip, I did some research as I had not heard of that brand. Will order a quad to check them our when current tubes die.
  6. Ole Dollar
    This thread made me want to hear more of my stock ST-70. So moved it into a room by itself with a pair of RF-3 II’s and using an iFi DAC have been really enjoying the sound. The ST-70 was my first tube amp and I still like it. It is running RCA 7199’s and SED EL34’s and have not heard this amp with Mullard EL34’s so there’s that. Any way hope all are enjoying their systems.
  7. Ole Dollar
    Idontknow, I did enjoy the review and the passion for our hobby, always nice to share. I too have a ST-70 and it is stock, I enjoy playing it. In comparing it to your ST-70 it's easy to see how modified it is including the solid-state rectifier. The important thing is you are enjoying it. I agree with The Dude on doing a vintage-to-vintage comparison and I would suggest the Mc 240, instead of the Mc 275, which is closer to the ST-70s output capability. Disclaimer: I have Mc 240s and Mc 30s and have yet to hear any modified ST-70 that I would prefer. I'm willing to learn. The ST-70 Hafler circuit is pretty amazing but the McIntosh circuits with the Unity Coupled transformers are the ones that make me happy - thanks.
  8. Ole Dollar
    I used a refrigerator dolly to get the 1502 in the house, not as bad as I thought it would be. My house is single story though.
  9. Ole Dollar
    I agree with wuzzzer, changing out a driver/woofer that PWK spec'ed for the Heresy is very problematic. If bass is the problem use a subwoofer. I'm using a Klipsch 15" sub I bought in the 90's and it works well. Also keep an eye out for new Klipsch subs as they are continually developed - thanks.
  10. Ole Dollar
    Looking forward to seeing my Klipsch friends in Hope at the Bash!
  11. Ole Dollar
    I'm in. Really looking forward to this read.
  12. Ole Dollar
    My MC30s are my better sounding McIntosh amps and use the 5U4GB. Go figure.
  13. Ole Dollar
    We moved the “listening room” to the side for the shade and are seeing more visitors. I will say the Heresy IV’s sound very good outdoors and have nice and well defined soundstage . We are using a Yamaha R-S202 Receiver and streaming in MQA.
  14. Ole Dollar
    It’s Saturday at the Watermelon Festival and have visited with many of PWKs neighbors and are hearing stories of growing up in Hope with Klipsch. The weather is great so far and we are talking Klipsch to anyone that will listen. Stop by if you are in Hope!
  15. Ole Dollar
    If you play dance music dancing will happen, enjoying the beginning of Friday at Watermelon Festival.
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