GWSmith Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Guess what guys.............IT'S GAUCHO TIME !! ....and the grills have returned to the Forte' Fours, I think Roy Delgato voiced these to have them on? 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 You know Paul, it really is fun around these parts with you and the gang! Enjoying my stay here each night. Hope Mossy will join us sometime soon over the next couple of nights. We usually do a 'sync play' over in RTM and share here. See what happens 🍷 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1291 Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Pics not a problem at all. It's on my list. Might have to rewire it depending on the old stuff. Yea, just an old beer light that hung from a bar ceiling. Gonna have to figure out how to hang it w/o the house falling down. lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Side two.............smooth listening 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 25 minutes ago, GWSmith said: You know Paul, it really is fun around these parts with you and the gang! Enjoying my stay here each night. Hope Mossy will join us sometime soon over the next couple of nights. We usually do a 'sync play' over in RTM and share here. See what happens 🍷 It’s a pity that our times don’t align as I would certainly join you in the fun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Full Range said: It’s a pity that our times don’t align as I would certainly join you in the fun Are you working now Paul? Looks like it is 1:22 pm. your time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1291 Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 He's on auto-pilot about now Gary! lol I'm out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Dave1291 said: He's on auto-pilot about now Gary! lol I'm out! Ok, it is 11:26pm. and time to hit the rack. I will join in again tomorrow evening after a late dinner. See you all then for more ! 🌛 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 11 minutes ago, GWSmith said: Are you working now Paul? Looks like it is 1:22 pm. your time? Today we have been given a public holiday for the remembrance of the Queen But I’m busy with purchasing an apartment for my daughter Lots of online paperwork and stuff When I need a break I come here 😎 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 Nostalgia is creeping in Who is a 60s movie tragic - fess up now I present- from the motion picture soundtrack Artist - Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra Title - High Society Album ID - https://www.discogs.com/release/18186343-Various-High-Society-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 How can I follow the last spin - with this album found together with Dean Martin And this album is easily 200 grams or over Artist - Frank Sinatra Title - Nice N Easy Album ID - https://www.discogs.com/release/23071583-Frank-Sinatra-Nice-N-Easy 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroMara Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 9 hours ago, GWSmith said: Guess what guys.............IT'S GAUCHO TIME !! ....and the grills have returned to the Forte' Fours, I think Roy Delgato voiced these to have them on? HHMM, your post is thoughtful Gary, because you just note that the Forte IV in the presence spectrum (1 KHz to 4 KHz) plays very dominant, with the grills, the presence spectrum is somewhat damped and then sounds more homogeneous. You should angle the Forte IV in any case, this reduces the room reflections of the first degree. Here you can see an example of how the Forte IV should be set up. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroMara Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 3 hours ago, Full Range said: Nostalgia is creeping in Who is a 60s movie tragic - fess up now I present- from the motion picture soundtrack Artist - Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra Title - High Society Album ID - https://www.discogs.com/release/18186343-Various-High-Society-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroMara Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 @Full Range My daughter is planning for next year a longer stay down under for at least 6 months. I will tell you more details in time. I said to her: If you were once in Australia you won´t want to return to Germany. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 14 minutes ago, MicroMara said: @Full Range My daughter is planning for next year a longer stay down under for at least 6 months. I will tell you more details in time. I said to her: If you were once in Australia you won´t want to return to Germany. She will have a great time - time of year matters Mild and short winters - compared to Europe Summers will test her stamina though If you need advice just PM me 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 2 hours ago, MicroMara said: HHMM, your post is thoughtful Gary, because you just note that the Forte IV in the presence spectrum (1 KHz to 4 KHz) plays very dominant, with the grills, the presence spectrum is somewhat damped and then sounds more homogeneous. You should angle the Forte IV in any case, this reduces the room reflections of the first degree. Here you can see an example of how the Forte IV should be set up. Thanks George for your thoughts on toe in. I will give this a try once 'again' today. However, please note that in my large space, I am 21' back at my seating area from them (just tape measured to be sure) and the speakers are 12' apart at their centers. (I am outside the equal triangle). Toe in I have found tends to 'collapse' the beautifully WIDE stereo field/image. For your interest in my setup, a little more info. The speakers are pulled from the front wall 30" and 24" from the side walls. For some reason, putting them 2 to 10" inches from the front wall as suggested by Klipsch in the manual, I have REDUCED bass output! Not sure why this happens. But, the further I pulled them out, the bass output increased and also plays LOWER. I tested for this with my DB-C weighted meter using a sine wave test tone at 23 Hz. At a very low level, I recorded this info: between the 2 and 10" from the wall, 72 DB-C then moved them 2' out from the front wall, the level jumped to 73 DB-C, and where they are at 30" out, the level maxed out at 74 DB-C ! A TWO DB increase at a frequency that is quite a bit below the Forte's specs for sure. I am pleased at the outcome of this. Symphonic bass drums are very deep, and low pedal organ notes can be heard nicely. I could add my Velodyne F-1500 to them to shore them up for that last octave, but I like the way Roy has these voiced, standing on their own. By the way, that 12" K-281 woofer? It can only be found in the Forte 4 AND the NEW Jubilee!! It has some really LONG excursion to work that 15" radiator at the rear , a larger voice coil and magnet structure as well. Ok, I will report back later today after more 'angling' 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Good afternoon friends! JUST picked these up at my doorstep, from my tube source down the street. 'Viva Tubes' A matched pair of input 6SL7's for the R8. Let the tube rolling BEGIN 🍷 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Wow, different plates and dimensions between the two. Look great with their 'chrome' tops, just like the 88's Time to hear how they sound 🍷 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Here is the 'mid' afternoon Vibe photo for the day. Yes, Longfellow Music Hall is completely isolated from outdoor ambient light, like a theater, the relaxing, evening atmosphere is always here 🍷 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Onto side B all cued up of 'Rattle that Lock' = 180 gram. Enjoying the new 6SL7 'valves'. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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