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    Reisong A10 with rolled tubes vs Yaqin MC-100B stock

    in Talkin' Tubes

    Posted

    There are 2 local listings around me for stereo tube amps that I've been looking at, both for around $300-350, a Reisong A10 with "upgraded" tubes and a fully stock Yaqin MC-100B. I was curious if anyone had any insight as to the pros and cons of each one, there are quite a few reviews and posts about the Reisong but I can hardly find any info about the Yaquin.

    Recommend Vintage Amps

    in Solid State

    Posted

    I actually grabbed one of the Pioneer SX-535s for $100 in pretty great shape, I'm waiting for the LED kit to come in so I can get it running cooler. I have my eyes on a Harman Kardon next, there's a 330c for $180 near me and a few older posts of 430s on Offerup that I'm trying to make a deal on.

    Klipsch Cornwall 1988 speaker set

    in Garage Sale

    Posted

    5 minutes ago, Meril said:

    Nope, I’m still here just got sidetracked. The speakers are currently in Silver Spring MD but I can move them to Virginia Beach, VA when I move my mom down here. If either of these locations would work for those interested, please let me know. Thank you all and sorry for the delay in response.

     

    Meril

     

    I'd be on your way to Virginia Beach from MD, I'm just south of DC. I'd be interested in them for the right price.

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    Recommend Vintage Amps

    in Solid State

    Posted

    I currently have a pair of stock Quartets and I'm planning on getting either a pair of Heresy IIIs or Cornwalls in the future. I'd like to try my hand at restoring a vintage amp that will work well for my current and future vintage speakers. I was wondering what everyone else uses and if there were any hidden gems out there that aren't crazy expensive.

     

    Here are a few local examples of vintage amps I found:

     

    https://frederick.craigslist.org/ele/d/new-market-sherwood-stereo-tuner/7290224052.html

     

    https://frederick.craigslist.org/ele/d/new-market-kenwood-integrated-amplifier/7290231533.html

     

    https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/ele/d/gaithersburg-yamaha-stereo-100w-natural/7282254931.html

     

    https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/ele/d/vienna-yamaha-320-integrated-amplifier/7283784117.html

     

    https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/ele/d/silver-spring-onkyo-receiver-and/7285871592.html

     

    https://baltimore.craigslist.org/atq/d/nottingham-fisher-speakers-and-audio/7287605023.html

     

    https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/msg/d/alexandria-huge-drop-various-stereo/7284829092.html

     

    https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/ele/d/falls-church-fs-harmon-kardon-hk3500/7290860115.html

     

    https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/ele/d/springfield-vintage-fisher-studio/7284265032.html

     

    https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/ele/d/annapolis-kenwood-ka-3500-and-kt-5300/7290443203.html

     

    https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/ele/d/annapolis-kenwood-ka-3700-and-kt-5300/7286910170.html

     

    https://richmond.craigslist.org/ele/d/richmond-marantz-sr-surround-sound/7289841764.html

     

    https://baltimore.craigslist.org/ele/d/westminster-kenwood-kr-65-am-fm-stereo/7275145581.html

     

     

    https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/ele/d/chantilly-nad-c720bee-stereo-receiver/7276313686.html

     

    https://charlottesville.craigslist.org/ele/d/charlottesville-vintage-hitachi-ha-5300/7287261657.html

     

    Quartet Recommended Upgrades/Mods

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    8 minutes ago, Madman1 said:

    Yea with today’s prices and those are walnut you did fine. Like most said listen to them for a while, placement will probably make a bigger difference than any mod can do. You will notice a difference with the titanium diaphragms and it’s such a small investment if you don’t like them go back to the original. I bet you’d be hard pressed to notice much difference after a recap but it’s possible.

    By the way what amp will you be using? Modern/vintage/tube/ss?

    Right now I'm using a tube pre-amp with a topping ss amp. I'm waiting for my IcePower 50x2 kit to arrive, then I'll be using the tube-preamp with that.

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    Quartet Recommended Upgrades/Mods

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    On 3/9/2021 at 7:08 PM, billybob said:

    Yes man, listen and enjoy!!! 

    And hope you are not paying too much.

    I don't think I paid too much but it's hard to say when Quartets hardly ever come up for sale. I don't think $500 was too much in the DC area but I could be wrong. Chorus IIs and Forte IIs are normally listed at $1500 here.

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    Quartet Recommended Upgrades/Mods

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    1 minute ago, Alexander said:

    As for adding weight to the passive radiators - do not do it! Years ago I asked Bob Crites about this and he said not to do it. But foolish me - I did it anyway to my forte IIs. I had to have them re-coned just as Mr. Crites said I would.

     

    Thank you for letting me know! That would have been quite unfortunate. 

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    Quartet Recommended Upgrades/Mods

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    I'll be picking up my very first pair of Klipsch Heritage speakers this afternoon, a pair of Quartets. Are there any recommended mods/upgrades that people do to these models? I saw something about a weight on the passive radiator and some talk of tweeter upgrades. I don't want to spend an arm and a leg upgrading them but some basic recommendations would be very much appreciated.

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    WTB - Reasonably Priced Heritage Line Speakers VA/DC/MD ~250 Miles

    in Garage Sale

    Posted · Edited by sparton175

    1 hour ago, Bobby2xs said:

    I’ve got KLF 30, 20 and c7 for sale, may be able to twist my arm for my Cornwall 1 or chorus 1, pm me if interested 

    Sorry I can't PM, account is too new or I haven't posted enough yet. Either the Cornwall or Chorus would be amazing though, as long as it's less than the insane prices you usually see around here.

     

    Nevermind, it looks like I can PM now.

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    WTB - Reasonably Priced Heritage Line Speakers VA/DC/MD ~250 Miles

    in Garage Sale

    Posted

    I wanted to see if anyone had a pair of Heresy, Forte, Chorus, or Cornwall speakers they wanted to sell in the Washington DC area. I'm willing to drive pretty far for the right deal. I don't really mind what wood or color they are or if they need to be refinished, I'm up for a project. Let me know if you have anything you'd like to sell or if you know of any posts or leads, these will be my very first vintage Klipsch speakers.

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    Price check on Heresy I HBRs

    in Garage Sale

    Posted

    Thank you everyone for replying, for some reason I didn't get notified about the replies. I'm in the Washington DC area and I believe they do come with grilles. I wouldn't be flipping them I'd like to keep them for at least a few years and get them all cleaned up and in great shape. I'm really having a hard time finding any reasonably priced vintage Klipsch gear around here though. Cheapest Heresy II's listed for $750, Forte II's asking $1500, Cornwall's anywhere from $1500-3500. I keep seeing posts from just last year of people finding these for far far cheaper than the prices I'm seeing on CL and FB Marketplace. I'm looking at a pair of Cornwall's for $1000 but they look rough (water spots on the labels) and it would be at least a 12 round trip to go get them. Am I just in the most expensive market here or am I looking in the wrong places for vintage Klipsch? I'm willing to drive several hours round trip for the right deal but I'm not willing to pay these crazy prices that some people are asking.

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    Price check on Heresy I HBRs

    in Garage Sale

    Posted

    I found a seller about 2 hours from me selling a pair of Heresy I HBRs and he's asking $600. He stated they were purchased brand new by him in Germany and are all original. He's also willing to demo them when I go up there. They appear to be in OK shape with some damage to the veneer. What would you guys say the value is on these? Please see the attached photos for SNs and condition details.

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