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Can you say about how much it cost to upgrade yours to the current spec and model?

Thanks for the reply! I frequent the audio mart so I'll keep an eye. It's all about timing.

jcmusic- can you say where you found the SE84UFO? I'm looking for one as well to go with my 396's but they're far and few between finding them used and the wait from Decware right now is around 7 months. -Tom

I've done this extreme toe in with my 396's to great effect. Added some diffusion panel at first reflection points and I'm getting great depth and imaging for my room. A friend shared this with me a while back and explains the benefits of the toe in. http://libinst.com/PublicArticles/Setup of WG Speakers.pdf

I find it funny too how he pronounced the name Heresy. I've heard others say it that way and I'm always wondering why...

Very nice! I didn’t even know Unison Research made speakers but thanks for bringing it to my attention. I have always known they made great amps so I’m curious about their speakers now too. I will always keep these 396’s but if I was to dabble in another brand I’m interested in the open baffle of Spatial X3 or M3.

@Beatlebum Did you by chance used to own a pair of Salk SS8’s at one time? Your name and room pic look familiar so was just wondering if that’s you. I had a pair of Salk Songtowers and SS8’s but now own Klipsch KI-396’s and have never been happier. There was an old pair of Chorus II’s that were available to me last year and wished I could have took the chance on them to upgrade and tinker with. Congrats on a great looking pair!

Wow, those are interesting comments from the dealer as I've heard the opposite on occasion. Even heard one dealer say the SIT-3 is possible the best amp he's ever heard. One thing is for sure Nelson makes some great amps. Thanks for the reply!

I currently have an Aleph J powering my 396's and absolutely love it. It makes me wonder what an M2 or SIT-3 would be like. For those that have heard these amps is there that much of a difference between the Aleph J and M2 and or SIT-3. I bought my Aleph J from a guy who basically sold it for what he paid in parts so I feel like I'm playing with house money its so good but always wonder what could be with a different First Watt offering.

Hey, don't go buying up all the sit-3's now. Leave some for us poor slobs trying to get one.. haha. I don't have any advice on the separate amp deal but i just wanted to know how your'e liking the sit-3 with your speakers. I have a pair of 396's that I love and currently have a Pass Aleph J that is great but I have been intrigued by Nelson's other offerings and have read nothing but high praise for the sit-3. I can send a pm if that works better. -Tom

‘Thanks for sharing those links! I’ve been looking for a reasonably priced 300b amp and I’ve had good dealings with Grant Fidelity in the past. I like that you have the option of using it as an integrated or just as an amp with your own preamp. As far as I can tell it doesn’t come with remote volume control.

Local Fry’s here in Phoenix must have been open yesterday as they don’t open today until 9am local time and it shows they’re sold out already

‘And yet he’s still asking for more than half of retail...

I know, part of me wanted to just bring them home but I figured if there was ever any kind of break in to be had on the drivers this would help since I could play them 24/7 at reasonable levels.

Received my 396’s yesterday at my work. Going to let them play for a few days around the clock before bringing them home.

‘That’s what I’m hoping to accomplish with the 396’s. Is that a type of super tweeter on the very top of the mcm 1900?

Wow dtel, that Forte III looks like a monitor in that pic. Is this what the mcm 1900 looks like?

Oh I know, it would be cool for like a day and then get old pretty quick. Whatever I do it’ll be neutral for sure.

Something like this would be pretty cool, but...

If I did, this would be the first song I would play...

Have never heard of the MCM 1900 so just looked up a picture of them. My goodness, what size room are they in? They gotta be fun!

‘My biggest concern with going with something like the 396 was would I be able to get out of them what they’re capable of. I assumed you had to crank them to really justify owning them but after getting feedback from owners who said they sound great at all listening levels my concern was waned. One guy here has them in a relatively small room too so I’m betting them working really well in my room. ‘Thanks! Cory’s price on some b-stock 396’s was comparable to the Forte III’s so I figured this may be my rare chance at getting such a speaker.

I’ve never heard them either. That particular model in th pic is called the Dream Maker and Duke had the Azel on display at RMAF. From what I read from those who thought the Forte 3 and LaScala’s were very good, the Azel was on another level so I’m guessing in the ballpark as the 396. Comparing what I paid for the 396’s and what Audiokinesis sells their speakers for I think I’m out ahead either way. 😎

‘You weren’t the only one to recommend them. I chatted with about 5 owners who happened to use them for two channel music only and all of them gave the 396’s the highest praise and recommendation.

I have not but would love to sometime. Part of the reason of starting this thread was hearing from a few Klipsch owners who said the Pro gear is hands down better than most if not all the Heritage line stuff so I thought if Klipsch would entertain the thought of making an option for the Pro gear to have some nice veneer or paint they could satisfy those who want both looks and performance. But.....I’m sure there’s got to be some who think the Heritage line is just as good as the Pro, I just haven’t come across them yet.