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Sam S.

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  1. Location? Ideally you could find a dealer within reasonable distance to do listening session. If you have the space and dollars, cw4 generally more preferred than forte (although different strokes for different folks).
  2. Heat from the attic cause bleed thru from magnets on one grille to the other? Best bet would be to just order new grilles from klipsch. Can try cleaners as suggested by kt88, since the stains are there regardless.
  3. With that budget, howsa bout looking at the offerings from musical fidelity (ms5 or even ms6)? Or Luxman integrated (509?). Or even something with tube preamp and SS amp like McIntosh ma-252?
  4. Rarely do I see amp recommendations in the forte line that exceed 10-20wpc, and often recommendations are low powered set or push/pull amps. But for chorus line the recommendations are often solid state 90 wpc and up, to “make them sing”. So my question is what is so different in the chorus line (101db efficiency) from the forte line (98 db efficiency). Not sure “more headroom” is the answer. Wouldn’t that also be true for forte, Cornwall, lascala?
  5. Can someone explain why chorus ii amp recommendations are always super high powered amps, while they are 101 (according to the spec sheet) db efficient, while something like a forte IV (99 db) often recommended lower powered tubes. What explains the difference?
  6. OR — if you run 2 sets of speaker wires from each amp - the avr for when you are watching tv/movies, then from the fisher when listening to music. Banana plugs and works if you can get behind or tip or get behind the heresy’s. I do this with forte iii (tube amp connected to turntable and marantz AVR connected to tv). It’s not a huge deal with banana plugs. However, one caveat. I believe you MUST have a load on the tube amp before turning it on. (Speakers connected) I marked my speaker wires and double check before turning the tube amp on. only other option would be a 2-channel amp or integrated with a home theater bypass.
  7. Tex — I seem to recall a few recent sales in the 1000-1500 neighborhoods but of course depends on condition. Hard to tell from the pics, but the ad mentions the thorens TT and Macintosh amp. If this ad has been up for 5 weeks, maybe a package deal on the speakers amp and TT? Good luck either way.
  8. @amheck. Found it here: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/867790930894012/?hoisted=false&ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post i have chorus 2 up front and agree this is the best solution for center (currently have KG series), but can’t make this work with the space. Damn chorus are big. Maybe someone will rescue it.
  9. @amheckis there a link to this ad or is it yours? I might be interested in the single chorus if OP isn’t. I’m not on FB, but this is about 4 hours from me. Hate to see a chorus “parted out”.
  10. Thanks, Dude. I already have a phono preamp, but might be an upgrade to go to the schiit. Look like good quality products. My plan is to fix a couple of solder screw ups (I have a solder sucker on order), then bias the amp, and fingers crossed.
  11. Thanks! That looks good with 2 inputs (all I need). To clarify, in to the SYS from source (eg phono preamp/cd player), then out from the SYS to the ACA mini? Sounds like a winner if I can fix a couple of soldering mistakes.
  12. Thanks, Henry. So something like this works, or not? https://www.amazon.com/SOLUPEAK-Stereo-Control-attenuator-Passive/dp/B07TT8VC1B/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=3A8966B4KO1TR&keywords=passive+preamp+volume+controller&qid=1672800030&sprefix=passive+preamp%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-4
  13. I got this kit and have started to look at building it. Perhaps a dumb question— I see no volume control so am I correct in assuming I need a preamp to run with it? Or something else? Any recommendations? or does this do the trick? thanks (sorry for my ignorance)
  14. As long as the partygoers know not to put their drinks or keys or anything on top of them. Depends on the party I guess, but that’s what I’d worry about.
  15. When I bought F3, I swapped out the black grills for lambs wool (cherry finish), and it took a couple extra weeks and was $75. I think they want you to purchase an extra set, which at the time for F3 would have been $150. $750 sounds excessive.
  16. Try the Sansui’s if you can, but how about tubes? As @MicroMara points out, this is probably the best choice. Many options out there at various price levels - tube integrateds. Since you are in Romania, not sure what’s available to you locally or overall budget. Some to consider may be offerings from Line Magnetic or Willsenton R8. You don’t need much power.
  17. Would a 2 channel tube amp change the game in the equation with a switch system — like the speaker selector switch? I had read that it does, in that not having a load on a tube amp is a big no-no. Maybe the switches mentioned take that into account. Personally, I have an AVR and tube amp, but switch the cables back and forth (banana plugs and to me no big deal), but in some circumstances it may be difficult to get to the backs of the speakers. Another option would be an amp with a home theater bypass.
  18. Thanks. Sent out yesterday for repairs, after I determined this isn’t an “easy fix”. Not crazy about the shipping cost but it should be covered by the 2-yr warranty. Thanks!
  19. Won’t be doing any “upgrades”, just fixing the issue. Beyond my scope though so its (I think) still in warranty by 2 months.
  20. Thanks. Pics were too large so I emailed those to @captainbeefheart. No fuses are visible—likely a more complex issue (did a few tests at his recommendation) so I’ll be sending it off for service. I’m happy to report back on results at a later date. I should say thanks for the suggestions and help. Having forum members available with wide swaths of experience is a godsend.
  21. Trying to diagnose this and looking for suggestions. Have Black Ice (Jolida) F22 integrated. No sound from one speaker. All preamp tubes light up. However, out of the 4 EL34s, V1 and V2 don’t light up (guessing this is the no sound channel). I swapped the EL34s (moved V1 and V2 to V3 and V4) and they lit up in V3 and V4, so seems like it isn’t the tubes. Any ideas? Maybe open it up and check fuses? If so, the next question is what the cause is if blown. Thanks!
  22. Good news for us iii owners. Thanks for posting. Can you verify what’s in the kit, and how easy or difficult it is to make the changes/upgrade? Eg - can it be done with simple tools - screwdriver? Or more complex instructions?
  23. Sam S.

    KG 3.5, Oak

    Not mine, but I have a pair of these and highly recommend. Pickup only in Minneapolis area. Mislabeled, but are kg 3.5. Too far of a drive for me. https://shopgoodwill.com/item/153922765
  24. Have you ever moved a chorus II? I have by myself and wouldn’t want to do it again for a simple test. Having said that my local dealer has CV4, so heard both but not a/b and I’d say if I could afford it and have room, I’d prefer CW4 over chorus2. But then again, price factors into that situation and room size etc.
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