Heritage_Head Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 wstrickland1 i know you will say its awesome but how do you like that pre you are running with the 200.7 compared to other gear you have used? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 RH, I don't mind saying that the 5509 isn't necessarily the best sounding pre-amp I've used. It is the coolest and funnest though. The B&K Ref 50 sounds better than any of them by a pretty good margin, it just doesn't do HDMI, network, etc etc. The 5509 does sound MUCH better than any receiver I have used though. The B&K has a warmer, richer sound and does 2 channel very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 New drapes i ordered they finally got me a pic of how it will look when done keep in mind i think that the pic is just a design made on the computer. I remember you saying you wish you had gotten the cherry 7's With those drapes and your room colors, you won't be wishing that anymore......very,very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 RH, I don't mind saying that the 5509 isn't necessarily the best sounding pre-amp I've used. It is the coolest and funnest though. The B&K Ref 50 sounds better than any of them by a pretty good margin, it just doesn't do HDMI, network, etc etc. The 5509 does sound MUCH better than any receiver I have used though. The B&K has a warmer, richer sound and does 2 channel very well. It also came with the B&K ref 20 pre so that might be cool for 2 channel listening if its close to the 50 perhaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W27 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I use a B&K 200.2 and 200.5 on my RF-7II's and love them. I think you'll be very happy. I also had a XPA-2 and XPA-5 combo briefly that I never cared for. The XPA-2 was ok, but I could always faintly hear a hiss in the speakers. The XPA-5 had a horrible hum from day one. I spent days on the phone with Emotiva, they had me trying the most ridiculous things to fix it. They even exchanged them and I had the same problem. Then one of their lead engineers said it was a compatibility issue with the Amps and my then Integra processor. Like the others said, the B&K has a nice warm sound that goes very well with the Klipsch. I'll be interested to hear your review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 I also had similar experience when i called them "why would you by this amp for those speakers" is how it sounded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelandKlipsch Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Im digging the curtain RH. Send me some photos to my phone or post them once you install it. I have ordered the automated/motorized masking and curtain system but not the curtains themselves yet. Debating over black velvet to better match my room with the micro suede acoustic panels or go more fabric style. Def. would help me decide once you mount yours to see how they look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Cool the one ordered is black velvet also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 I use a B&K 200.2 and 200.5 on my RF-7II's and love them. I think you'll be very happy. I also had a XPA-2 and XPA-5 combo briefly that I never cared for. The XPA-2 was ok, but I could always faintly hear a hiss in the speakers. The XPA-5 had a horrible hum from day one. I spent days on the phone with Emotiva, they had me trying the most ridiculous things to fix it. They even exchanged them and I had the same problem. Then one of their lead engineers said it was a compatibility issue with the Amps and my then Integra processor. Like the others said, the B&K has a nice warm sound that goes very well with the Klipsch. I'll be interested to hear your review. What would you say the biggest difference is with the emo and b&k as far as how they sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 What would you say the biggest diference is with the emo and b&k as far as how they sound? Roughly about 1200 miles[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Very funny ***. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 UPS just called and said the boxes are full of bricks. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 UPS just called and said the boxes are full of bricks. That's just a metaphor they use everytime they lift it. Although she did look at me funny when I added insurance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Right who needs insurance for a box of bricks lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 that is a heavy bastard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Is it there yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Was in oklahoma last night so long ways to go. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelandKlipsch Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Tell postal men to hurry I'm ready for photos!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Ever been to Kansas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Ever been to Kansas? No smart *** [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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