Johnny dB

After much consideration, I've taken your advice and bought a Scott 299 integrated amp. I think it's a B. I'm going to pick it up tommorow. I found it on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3280&item=3004522869&rd=1 I was wondering what you think I should do next. I'll probably take my dremel to the rusty RCAs. How do I test the tubes? Should I hook it right up to my K-horns and test it or should I just send it right off to you? How long can I expect to wait after I ship before you can get to it and send it back? (turn-around time I guess is what I'd like to know) What can I expect in a repair/rebuild cost? Please advise.

Artto, I'd also loke a set of these. The price still $15.00? Email me with details and the email address I can send paypal funds to. Thanks!

I'd be interested in the HK receiver and the ASL amp.

Are you refering to the monster cable that's in my Klipsch? They came that way. Is that not "factory"?

I was wondering if someone can tell me if the new K33 woofers have a vent in the magnet? The reason I ask is; I bought what I thought was the new K33E from a dealer that works with their Professional Klipsch line. He ordered them in for me when I thought I could build a pair of Klpschorns. (never happened) I subsequently, bought a pair of '84 K-horns. Today I decided to put the new K33 in just for sh*ts and giggles. The magnets on the K33E have no vents, but the new ones do. The new ones also don't have any markings on them, they're just black. They look similar, except the baskets are a bit different and the vent. I am wondering if the dealer ordered Professional woofers in. I don't hear a difference. Do you think I should put the originals back in?

In case someone else was wondering about the differences in the Scott 299; I found it! "The 299 series of H.H. Scott amplifiers started with the original 299 which used four 12AX7 preamp tubes, two ECF80/6BL8 phase splitter tubes four 7189 output tubes and a GZ34 rectifier tube. The original amp had it's output transformers mounted in a row from the front of the amp to the rear. To the right of the output transformers is a row of 7189 output tubes going from front to rear. Later 299's changed the component layout to a side to side configuration with the four output tubes in front of the output transformers. The 299B was the second generation and along with the 299, it put out around 20 watts of power per channel. The third, and most versatile of the 299's was the C version. This one replaced the output tubes with the larger 7591A and could deliver around 30 watts per channel with both channels driven. You could eek out 40 watts from a single channel if the other was idle. The limiting factor keeping the 299C form delivering 40 watts per channel is it's power supply. This is the only of the 299 series with an adjustable center channel control concentrically mounted on the balance control. The 299C has two variants. One uses the 6U8 phase splitter and the other, older version uses the 7199 as a phase splitter. This is probably the best of the 299 series. The final 299 was the 299D. What is nice about this amp is that it has it's output tubes behind the output transformers. This makes for better heat dissipation and gives you more room to use tubes other then the small 7591A. All the 299 series are stellar performers, but due to their small physical size, they have always had problems with heat. Because of this, most need power supply capacitors and plate resistors right off the bat. As with any amp this old, you MUST replace the coupling capacitors and bias rectifier. The 299C should always have it's first filter capacitor replaced. This is the can near the rectifier and power transformer. Because of the amount of heat in that area, this capacitor likes to develop shorts." Thanks, Me

I'm also In Dayton, OH.

I just sold my KLF 10s for $400.00, I was asking $480.00 for them. They're just too cheap in the stores.

awesome! thanks guys for your input. I will definately keep my options open. As far as running multiple systems I'll need to move into a larger home. I already have 3 systems, too! Klipsch in all of them. I went onto ebay and there's one Scott 299. Doesn't say if it's an A, B, or C. What is the difference in those?

Arfz28, yes my K-horns came with the seals intact and they are right up against the walls. I'm going to definately look into the Scott 299a, sounds exactly what I want to do. Have the tube sound and a phono input. Thanks Jmon, I have about $1000 to play with. I do enjoy HT, but I'm curious what I'm missing with the tube sound.

Danny, might I inquire as to what preamp and amp you're running. Thanks for your insight, I might go ahead and order the preamp from bottlehead since it takes a few weeks to get it and work on the crossovers simultaneously. I'm leaning towards the ASL Waves for tube power just to get my feet wet as you did. I'm getting pretty excited to tackle these DIY kits. Thanks for your help. John B.

Well Danny, Unfortunately, I don't know what I'm missing if anything. Don't get me wrong I love the way my K-horns sound currently, but I want to know what all the brew-haha (is that how its spelled?) is with tubes and vinyl. When I first got them they were powered by an Adcom GFA 555, but I could hear no change when I just powered them w/ the receiver. The wire I'm running is Sound King 12 ga. (Superior Quality is what it says on the wire, whatever that entails) with generic screw-on gold banana jacks from parts-express on both ends. In regards to the other replies, I've decided to build the ALK crossovers. If all goes well I'll then take on the Foreplay Preamp. Has anyone heard the Foreplay w/ the Wave 10s? Thanks to all who has replied. Regards, John B.

Hi all, I've been reading this forum for some time, but have never posted before. I want to hear my '84 Klipschorns in a whole new way, but don't know where to start. Unfortunately, I'm pretty much in the dark when it comes to the world of tubes so I don't know what will improve sound quality more. They're currently being powered by an HK AVR90 receiver w/ Sony DVD/CD 5 disc and sounds decent, but I want to hear what I've been missing. I have approx. $800-$900 to spend on any upgrades. I have a few questions. What sounds better; a tube preamp connected to solid state amp, or solid state preamp hooked up to a tube amp? Or does this defeat the purpose? (I would like to get an older preamp or integrated amp that has phono so I can get my vinyl on.) What would improve sound quality more; a better CD player, ALK crossovers, McIntosh C28 w/ Music Hall 2.1 TT, Bottlehead Foreplay w/ a pair of Paramours, McIntosh C28 w/ a pair of Antique Sound Labs Wave 10, the Foreplay w/ the Wave 10s, or a Jolida 302B? All of these seem to be around what I'm willing to drop right now. I know if I run the Foreplay or Jolida, I'll have to run a phono preout box when I get a TT. Building the foreplays looks interesting and might give more insight on tubes. Or... should I just save my dough 'til I can afford better gear? (I'm jonesin to get some new stuff though... I mean it is almost 3:30 in the a.m. and I'm still scouring the internet for some info) Please any advice on this subject will be greatly appreciated.