mojomc Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 So about a week ago I completed recapping the AA crossovers in our 1977 LS and at the same time received an HK730 that I obtained from a forum member here, jimjimbo. The unit showed up very well packaged but unfortunately I did not get to connect it the day it arrived. Anticipation mounted! Come Saturday I had some time to reinstall the crossovers and hook up the unit. Upon turning on the power and supplying some James Brown something magical began to transpire. Immediately our two sons, ages 6 and 3, began to smile, laugh, and dance all over the room followed by Mom and Dad. We spent the entire day just listening and enjoying, no TV. Later, again instead of the TV, we listened to a local sports broadcast and once again the detail was amazing. Fast forward almost a week and the TV has barely been used. We've started listening to piano and classical during dinnertime and the response from the kids has been phenomenal. They calm down and eat better! Thank you Klipsch, HK and jimjimbo for sharing this vintage piece of gear! We couldn't be happier with the LS and garage sale purchased HK730 combo! . 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Awesome story... I love it. Congratulations I am currently going thru a similar epiphany with my new pre amp... music never seemed so alive and indeed lifelike. I finally found the weak link in my system and removed it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojomc Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 What are you using for a pre in your setup Schu? I'm still investigating SET tube amp options and depending on the direction taken a preamp may be in my future. Also, I'm starting a new fund for some Klipschorns some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Eastern electric minimax point to point tube pre... It really delivers the goods at not to bad of a price. I think they retail for about 1100$... but I found a used one for 500$ shipped. I am VERY happy right now. I think the life of a system can be made or lost in a pre amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Very happy you are satisfied with it!! Enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 I agree with Schu, thats an awesome story. Thanks for sharing.Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 12 hours ago, mojomc said: <snip> almost a week and the TV has barely been used. . TV..what's a TV? My TV doesn't get used much either. Great story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Nothing like a nice piece of vintage gear to bring the music to life! Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I agree with The Dude who agrees with Schu whom I'm sure agrees with someone else.... nice story!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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