Deang Posted December 14, 2002 Author Share Posted December 14, 2002 Max, Actually, neither speaker 'wears' on me. I can listen to the RF7's at rip snorting volumes indefinitely. Ever heard the RF-7's with tubes? Incidently, have you asked yourself why folks are willing to pay twice as much as you had decided to take for them? Jeff, You still have those things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundthought Posted December 14, 2002 Share Posted December 14, 2002 Hello all, Glad to hear it Dean. isn't it nice when you discover something you really like. I did an extensive a/b last night with my Jolida 202. I switched back and forth betwen my RF7s and my Fortes. Quite an experience. Both sets completely opened up for me. Smooth, liquidy top ends and deep, punchy bass. I personally like the depth of the Fortes midrange, but the RF7 has it beat in dynamics. Hands down. The Forte was much more involving. Like a 5th row speaker. The RF7 was portraying a sound reminisent of large concert stacks, yet wasn't fatiguing to listen to. Definately more a front row speaker. There were many differences. The main factor involved for me was getting the right mix of tubes rolled into my Jolida. I've never liked the Jolida on the 7s until I found that right mix. Hell, it's like a different amp now. Talk about some punch. Whoever thinks this amp has no a$$ has never got the right mix of tubes, I guess. LOL Now, every Klipsch Ive hooked to it sounds like gold. Next, I plan on doing an A/B on the Jolida with my Quartets and Forte IIs. I love this hobby.....most of the time. Cheers, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted December 14, 2002 Author Share Posted December 14, 2002 Excellent job nailing it down. Yeah, that sums it up pretty good. I think the RF-7 definitely has that 'you are there' quality, whether one finds this 'more' or 'less' involving is a just matter of preference. For me, it will just be a matter of what I feel like hearing at the time. As far as tubes and 'punch' -- that's the first thing that blew me away about tubes. I think the bass is much more realistic sounding than any solid state I've heard. The bass just seems to grab the whole room. With solid state, it seems like the note is gone before you have a chance to actually enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCturboT Posted December 14, 2002 Share Posted December 14, 2002 ---------------- On 12/14/2002 4:53:30 PM deang wrote: Jeff, You still have those things?---------------- yep,sure do, I opened up my e-bay sellers account recently and when I get some good pics I will put them up. Any takers? Last chance Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted December 14, 2002 Author Share Posted December 14, 2002 Where do you live Jeff? What kills me with all the big Heritage is nobody keeps their boxes, and shipping is freaking expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mobley Posted December 14, 2002 Share Posted December 14, 2002 Craig, You have LaScala's don't you? And you turned it all the way up? Wow. Do you live out in the countryside? I haven't done that with mine yet, I'd be afraid to, somebody would call the cops and I wouldn't be able to hear them at the door. That Scott 222C I got is really nice, I'm enjoying listening to it out in the garage while I'm working on the Eico. Incidentally, I've bypassed about everything in the Eico, no balance, no tone controls, no channel combining switch. Sounds pretty good but I picked up a nasty hum, need to do something with the loose ends of the first half of the 12AU7's (which were eliminated), I expect. Haven't figured out exactly what yet, my Ph.D EE buddy is out of town, can't get hold of him. I think he's in Europe. Also will need to do something with the vol control, it's oversensitive now. Probably change it from a 250K to a 100K, fix that with any luck. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCturboT Posted December 14, 2002 Share Posted December 14, 2002 Dean, Did you forget already? Too many recent purchases? I live in Massachusetts and for all those interested I DO have the original shipping boxes. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted December 14, 2002 Author Share Posted December 14, 2002 I think folks would be very surprised at how many Cornwalls, LaScalas, and K-horns I have inquired about off of eBay and AudiogoN over the last 6 months. "Will not ship." "No boxes." It gets old. By time the time you get everything figured out -- a $2000 pair of K-horns is pushing $3K. You have mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCturboT Posted December 14, 2002 Share Posted December 14, 2002 Dean, You,also,have mail. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted December 14, 2002 Author Share Posted December 14, 2002 Don't see it. Should have went to: dean.wescott@wpafb.af.mil Never mind, Private Messages -- I always forget about that. Damn, all kinds of stuff in there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted December 14, 2002 Share Posted December 14, 2002 Tom, Sure I turn it all the way up !! My system is in the basement and sound doesn't travel out of there to the outdoors so I get no complaints !! Although if I do it to long my ears might suffer permanent damage !! I usually only do this to get a point across to freinds when showing off. 95% of the time my amp stays below 50% of its output. Craig Oh and please don't butcher the Scott circuit or if you do don't tell me about it !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mobley Posted December 14, 2002 Share Posted December 14, 2002 Nah, the Scott is not to be touched aside from rectifier, tubes and caps. The Eico is not exactly "butchered", all I did was unsolder a half dozen wires. I can put it back in 10 minutes. And that's exactly what will happen if I can't get help to figure what to do about the 12AU7. Gad, I may have to post over on the tube asylum. Maybe I'll post a topic here first. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Robinson Posted December 14, 2002 Share Posted December 14, 2002 Dean, FWIW, I've seen Jeff's Cornwalls. Pristeen. Just one ring on the top of one .... a non-issue. If you like Heresies, you'll LOVE Cornwalls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted December 14, 2002 Author Share Posted December 14, 2002 I'm working on it. Need to scrape up some dough though. Might be time to get that little Hafler box and try some multichannel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiosulus Posted December 14, 2002 Share Posted December 14, 2002 HDBRbuilder, I checked the fuses,looked at the inside(which was spotless), checked the pots(which also seem perfect), and I have been careful about powering it on with the speakers switched off and such. Some friends of mine and I went to "Rock and Roll Heaven" a used record store here in orlando this afternoon after our test(yep a test on a saturday). I picked up some 45's pretty cheap. Creedence Clearwater Revival, A "travelin band", B "who'll stop the rain" Red Hot Chili Peppers, "soul to squeeze" My friends were floored by the sound, "dude thats so freakin warm and fat sounding" was just one of the comments. I am very happy with this amp, It looks like it was never used. It is definately a bass machine,very rich and deep sounding without being boomy. Peace, Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDBRbuilder Posted December 15, 2002 Share Posted December 15, 2002 Josh, That little H/K DOES have a pretty good little MM phono section...what turntable/cartridge combo are you using with it? Have you hooked up an FM antenna to it yet and listened to its tuner any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiosulus Posted December 15, 2002 Share Posted December 15, 2002 Actually I have listened to the FM tuner section, it sounds great but not as good as vinyl(of course). Now for the odd part: I haven't yet hooked up an antanna to the FM section. I'm still getting good reception though, easily as good as on my Yamaha receiver. The little foldout antanna on the back is just AM isn't it?? I'm using a generic sony turntable with the default cartridge(certainly good enough for my college student budget). Peace, Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDBRbuilder Posted December 15, 2002 Share Posted December 15, 2002 Josh, Yes, that fold-out antenna is the AM one. If you are already getting good reception without an FM antenna, then all you probably need is a cheapo "T-type" wire one attached...about a buck or so at Radio Shack...it will clean up the reception quite a bit...and make it easier to eliminate drift when listening to stations. You can use your Mute adjustment on the rear to fine tune the unit for reception when the FM muting switch is engaged...it will eliminate signal crossover from more distant stations...and tighten-up the point at which you get good FM stereo when adjusting it in! Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted December 15, 2002 Share Posted December 15, 2002 Check out the 'Creedence Clearwater Revival- Chronicle' remaster CD. 20 tracks. I bought it at Towerecords.com for ~$15.00. Sounds really groovy. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiosulus Posted December 15, 2002 Share Posted December 15, 2002 Thanks Keith, Actually that is the CCR CD I've been listening to. It is a great CD, I just love their sound. I think it's kind of interesting how many of CCR's songs were political in nature during times of unrest, a little different from the pop tunes of today. Peace, Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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