michaelwjones

This is why I stopped playing vinyl decades ago: "Precision Aqueous Cleaning of Vinyl Records" https://thevinylpress.com/precision-aqueous-cleaning-of-vinyl-records/ 190 pages (!) on how to clean your records. Holy smokes; I thought I was doing a very good job when I had a VPI record cleaner, a zerostat and rice paper sleeves. Sorry, that's time I can be listening to digital sources with no wear or clicks & pops. And yes, there is an ever growing thread on Audiogon discussing this.

That raises a question in my mind: what's the life expectancy? If J-fets are no longer available, how does one get service?

That's cold... Its true, but still cold. No, subwoofers were not a retail item yet. I was selling audio equipment in the 70s and if you wanted bass, I'd move you into Voice of the Theaters or Valencias. Other than the VOTTs, I did not like any loudspeaker we sold. I auditioned several speakers at David Beatty Sound and it came down to 'horns or the Bozaks. 'horns were clearly better, but like the VOTTs, not practical in my life at that time, so I got the Bozaks and happily moved them around for years.

The photo looks like my last project: a fence. While I've not done this on redwood, the clear, mineral spirit based Thompson's Water Seal leaves a sheen on cedar in one coat. Takes a day to dry and another day to lose the mineral spirit aroma. The water base was not nearly as attractive and dull when dry. Redwood is used for high quality fencing as it does not rot or attract bugs.

I was thinking the same thing. Might be using the right tubes for the transformers.

And remind him when he spends that goodly sum to have this sound system created, there is no way to secure it. I owned a Thing back in the day and would regularly find the doors missing. My favorite memory was coming back from lunch and finding 3 of the 4 doors stacked against the wall in my office. The driver's door appeared a day later. Oh yeah, he'll never hear it over the wind & road noise anyway. No carpets, windows (only side curtains) or undercoating in them. Better off with ear buds.

I represent that too. Had a Phase 700 powering my Bozaks in the 70s...

I've never used my La Scala IIs as PA speakers. I've run my La Scala IIs with a CJ MF 2550SE at 250 watts per side and a Rythm at 5 watts. 250 watts was not necessary or "better" (even with the 1812 Overture), so I sold it. Now I alternate between the Rythm and Cary 300B monoblocks at 11 watts per side. Both can produce ear-splitting volume levels with proper dynamics at less than full throttle. As the chart above shows: watts SPL 1 95 dB 2 98 dB 4 101 dB Who regularly listens at 101dB (or 95 for that matter)? As PWK said "What this country needs is a good 5 watt amplifier." So my answer based on my experience is that 5 good watts is sufficient for La Scala IIs.

Y You are not alone; I've not had responses from him either.

? Luna was in that category last month...

Its right next to the baby formula.

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649866985-klipsch-75th-anniversary-klipschorns-1010-condition-17500-for-the-pair/?utm_source=featured_ad&utm_medium=web&utm_content=front&utm_campaign=front-featured-ad-click&utm_term=649866985 Sadly they are not mine.

They agree; the ad copy suggest a full restoration of the ST-35.

Thanks. Weird; I can't get to that page with my browser from their "pre-owned" dropdown.

What website? On the Dynakit site under pre-owned there is an SCA-35, not an ST-35.

What is your source for the ST35? Thanks. Mike

That will teach me to go to Lowes.... I would have had a three minute drive. Congrats.

and if you are near Columbus Ohio: https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649606614-klipsch-heressy-4-deer-creek-stands/ Not mine, BTW...

https://www.amazon.com/Deer-Creek-Audio-Steel-Stands/dp/B01LJUEC1W But the first thing I would do is private message the poster of the image: Deer Creek Audio. https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/profile/75300-deer-creek-audio/

Deer Creek Audio used to sell direct and have a large variety of stands to chose from, including custom configurations. However, its appears they sell on Amazon now. IMHO they are great stands; the tubes are filled and pretty much non-resonant. And they look attractive. I had a pair for my Heresy III. I thought they made an improvement in sound and kept them from getting whacked by the vacuum...

The second to the last sentence of the Eico ad: A special discount is available if purchased with the Klipschorns.

The Massdrop x Koss ESP/95X Electrostatic Stereo Headphone System is a custom version of the classic Koss ESP/950 released by Koss in 1990. Initially designed for live recording, the ESP/950 came with a large carrying case and a battery pack to power the required energizer: a special amplifier for electrostatic drivers. Made for the modern audiophile’s listening purposes, this version skips the case and battery pack to save on weight, space, and cost. The color has been updated to Massdrop’s exclusive midnight blue and the pleather ear pads swapped for thicker, more comfortable foam wrapped in velour. The rest stays true to the original: same clean bass and unmatched sound quality; same pivoting cups and adjustable, detachable headband; and same energizer. Because there is no physical contact or interference from coils or stiff cones—and because the film is so thin—electrostatic headphones produce a superior sound, characterized by a lack of coloration and distortion. But they require a high-voltage power supply and are generally more expensive. Box contains headphones, extension cable, AC adapter and electrostatic energizer. Please note the stand is not included. Specs: Circumaural open-air design with minimal acoustic damping Diaphragm: Ultra-low-mass 1.5-micron C-grade polyester film coated with semiconductive material Diaphragm radiating surface area: 7 sq in (45.6 sq cm) Frequency response: 8 Hz–35 kHz THD + N: 0.001% at 1 kHz, 100 Vrms differential output Channel separation: -80 dB at 1 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio: -100 dB at 100 Vrms output Headband cover: Wide leatherette-style with 12mm-thick polyethylene foam padding Cushions: Velour-wrapped foam Cable 4 ft with 6 ft extension Dual concentric continuous audio potentiometer volume control with split shaft for balance Input jacks: RCA type (left and right), 3.5mm stereo Weight: 12.45 oz (353 g) These have had little use since purchased new two years ago. In as new condition with no sonic or cosmetic issues. $275 including shipping to you in the lower 48. PayPal is fine. Please email any questions. Thanks.

$3,000 at audio stores or $9.95 at Pier One.

According to the Absolute Sound, it plays 78s: "An LED display flush-mounted to the front right on the plinth’s top surface shows the exact speed, while a trio of buttons selects the speed (33.3, 45, 78), as well as minus and plus in tenths of an rpm." https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/pro-ject-xtension-10-turntable

Head's up; I just received an unsolicited PM from a "new user" with 0 posts telling me to email a different person for what I wanted to buy. Amazingly I was not trying to buy anything, but the day is young...