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1 hour ago, RobertB said:
There 5-8K, so not in the budget.
I bought mine here:
https://theiconicchair.com/collections/entire-collection
Very comfortable and durable. However, it places my ears about 4" too low for my La Scala's optimum listening height. Your results may vary.
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48 minutes ago, Curious_George said:
Here is some reading that will surely turn your brain into mashed potatoes in short order. If anything, you can learn a lot more adjectives for describing what you hear.
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/resistor-sound-quality-shootout.377009/
Wow. That thread makes us look like saints! I especially like the quote "The words of physics and wine tasting is so much fun, applied to resistors." and that they dis John Curl...
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12 hours ago, mike stehr said:
Wow; that is fascinating reading. I don't think I'd replace the logo with McIntosh, though. Maybe "Porsche" to really confuse people...
Hopefully someone will send one over to ASR for review & testing.
Can't wait for the review on the C-22.
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55 minutes ago, RandyH said:
I guess someone should buy this amp , then place it next to a real MC 275 and see if they are identical
I agree! Who's up for the challenge? 😆
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31 minutes ago, RandyH said:
\ll potential knockoffs are subject to an inspection at a US Port of Entry , the MC275 is a Classic . if these goods are allowed entry , means it's not a true knockoff..
or they are part of the 99% of packages and containers not inspected upon entry.
But that is not where I was going; I said the circuitry and parts are readily available. And while copyrights are no my area of expertise, I doubt the circuitry is so unique as to have a copyright or a patent. Its always been my understanding the transformers are key to a Mc. But again, I doubt they are patented or copyrighted.
Now the visual image of the amp may be subject to trade or service mark and I think that could lead to problems or a claim of counterfeiting, so I'd make it look like something else, the ubiquitous box (or a carver 275 :-0 ). The idea is to duplicate how it sounds, not to make a copy.
And as a real world example, there has not been a real Lotus Seven made in 50 plus years, but I can buy updated duplicates & copies all day long. The body mold for Intermechanica Porsche speedster kit was made from a Porsche Speedster body. So long as you don't say this is a Mc 275, you're "golden..." so to speak.
As Cadillac used in advertising in the teens (the nineteens that is), imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
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14 hours ago, RandyH said:
a clone of the MC 275...
What's interesting is there is no reason it cannot sound 99% (or more) of a Mc 275. The schematics and parts are widely available and if one was determined, the transformers could be duplicated as well. I just don't have an extra $2750 to find out. Plus if I liked gold trim, I'd have had a Manley for the last 25 years or bought that JPS Lotus Europa 50 years ago.
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4 hours ago, geoff. said:
...can I use it with my Grafdale speakers?
Absolutely and I believe Fannoise would be a great match.
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Wow! And free shipping! AND there is an upgraded model for merely $200 more!
"If the huge thrust is powerful and demeanor, but it still retains the smooth texture of a vacuum tube machine, it has an open and wide sound field, listening to the large-scale orchestral music is especially wonderful, you can easily feel the hierarchical voices, the undulating dynamics in the music Thick and full sound bottom, rich and strong low frequency, near music is full of power and vitality."
Count me in!
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Toad Suck, Arkansas?
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2 hours ago, wuzzzer said:
Are those yours?
No; craigslist find. I asked to have it moved to alerts. My bad.
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Sold, but not on this forum... 🤔
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On 3/31/2022 at 9:09 AM, jjptkd said:
Grab the popcorn!
Post subject: LIQUDATION SALE- NEW PRODUCTS - FACTORY WARRANTY
From Jm Clark Stereo: Hello, I'm closing my store and taking a position with Bob Carver Company. Here are some 'new in box' items at great deals…
https://www.usaudiomart.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2914
You need a dance card just to keep up with this group.
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2 hours ago, Coytee said:
It does....gives me something to look for!
It's a topic that gets less attention since iPods have been discontinued But, I have 3 iPods (don't ask) and an iPhone. They all have different names and the iPhone has a different library than the iPods. It's all in how you sync them in iTunes. As I recall, you clear them, name them and then manually sync them. You don't need any software other than iTunes nor do you need multiple iTunes accounts. Do a search on multiple iPods but be aware, there is now a dearth of info from Apple {since they discontinued them years ago).
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On 4/1/2022 at 3:07 AM, Shakeydeal said:
Hard to believe these are still hanging around at that price.
I agree; I thought that was a fair price, but....
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I'll sell mine for $12,000, too! 🤣
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51 minutes ago, Dave1291 said:
Buc-ees's could work .
Does that include a discount on fuel, too?
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1 hour ago, jjptkd said:Question:If the company goes under, who will honor the promised remaining warranty?Question:Warranty or service is handed directly through the companies web site.
Will repairs be done in the basement or the garage?
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57 minutes ago, mmoxley said:
Where are you located? Zip code?
Columbia Tennessee 38401.
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Anyone?
Please let me know of you have any questions. Thanks.
Mike
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50 minutes ago, Schu said:
well... let's see.
Heritage:
Heresy, Forte, Cornwall, Belle, La Scala, Klipschorn...
Yeap, confirmed... La Scala is the best
Great; may I drive over to pick up your 'horns ?
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Recommendations
in Lounge
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Yes to both in my experience. Not a good chair for La Scalas. The back slope & floor to ear height need to be considered for your speakers. For example, most recommend 24" stands for LS3/5s, KEF 50s, etc. Nope, I needed to sit up straight for proper soundstage & imaging in the pseudo Eames. But once you get that sorted out, its great. Perfect for headphones as well.
Ultimately I moved it out of the listening room as it just sat too low for most speakers (especially my La Scalas) and moved in a club chair with a nearly straight back. Not quite as comfortable, but good for several hours listening at a stretch at the proper ear height.