Deang Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Kelly wanted some pictures of this thing, and I thought some of you might like to see them too. They are a little dark. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 27, 2003 Author Share Posted November 27, 2003 The rats nest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 27, 2003 Author Share Posted November 27, 2003 Motorized volume control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 27, 2003 Author Share Posted November 27, 2003 Rear, along with radio control board for remote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 27, 2003 Author Share Posted November 27, 2003 Some nice soldering work, along with Audio Note PIOs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 27, 2003 Author Share Posted November 27, 2003 Tomorrow, the Cary, along with the Canary make the trip to Paul Parrot's for a go around on his Klipschorns. I've been looking forward to this for some time. It should be interesting. I will be talking to Craig in the morning before we leave, and I'm going to have Craig bring his watt meters along with everything else he is bringing. I will be taking plenty of notes, and there will be a detailed thread forthcoming that hopefully will have some good information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBusa Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 That thing is like candy! WOW ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Very nice Dean. Have a safe enjoyable trip. You know once you guys hear those Khorns you won't be able to sleep until you own a pair. Pleasant dreams. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Er, Dean, my Klipschorns broke apart from too much volume running through them. We're gonna have to hook your Canaries to my Boston Acoustics A40s. Hope you don't mind. Those Canaries sure are pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 I personally think the Canary wastes the most beautiful looking tubes behind that box ! Why didn't they turn the thing around ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 27, 2003 Author Share Posted November 27, 2003 Tony Dong oriented the tubes that way so I wouldn't have to worry about my 11 month year old son burning up his precious little hands on them. I take him upstairs with me and he can crawl and wobble around to the music without me stressing out too bad. Temple still dances in front of the system, and right now safety is a big concern of mine. At least he made the faceplate nice -- it's a fine looking piece. Can you bring your watt meters? I want to hear what 3 watts or so sounds like on Klipschorns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Hang up the phone and I'll talk to you about what all we are bringing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Dean you'll need those earplugs for three watts! (constant output with 18 watt peaks.) Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 27, 2003 Author Share Posted November 27, 2003 Geez, I'll be listening to Heritage -- I'll probably just go with a little bit of cotton. Craig -- I'm at work!! Call me at 937-904-3878 at 11:15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazman Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Dean, Very nice SLP98L. Are you considering adding the phono section? What would you consider the difference between it and the SLP90(94)L? I have been tempted a few times to pull the trigger on a 98 but felt I may miss the tube rectification, but I'm sure NOS 6SN7s may help in that regard. Klipsch out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 28, 2003 Author Share Posted November 28, 2003 I think your upgraded 90/94 is warmer and definitely easier on the ears when pushing the volume. However, I don't know if it's because of the tube rectification or the 12AU7's. I'm inclined to put the majority of the difference on the signal tubes. I think what you have is probably a better match with the Klipschorns. The RF7's OTOH seem to benefit from the bit of additional brightness the 98 provides. I say "brighness" instead of "clarity" because I certainly don't think the 94 was lacking in that regard. I may end up going to some vinyl someday, but I don't feel any sense of urgency about it. However, I get to hear good vinyl tomorrow, and well, you know me -- anything can happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo33 Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Very attractive looking piece, Dean. How does it compare to the AE-1? And if you're not into vinyl, then you don't know what you're missing! . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 28, 2003 Author Share Posted November 28, 2003 Neo, at one point in my life I had close to 400 albums and a turntable/MC setup that I had about $1500 into. This was 15 years ago -- and I don't know what it would translate into in year 2004 dollars. Suffice it to say -- it sounded very good. I was one of the idiots that bought into the digital is bliss promise. Of course, back then -- it fell way short. Present day digital is much better, and I can't really find fault with it using my material, and though the presentation compared to vinyl is different -- I believe it's very listenable. I may feel this way because I primarily buy SACD, 20 bit or more reissued Redbook, and newer recordings. I have never heard the AE-1. I have no idea how it compares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 What a magnificent pre! Hope you find out how pleasant Heritage horns sound with your setup. Looking forward to your report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssh Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 Dean, That is one beautiful piece of equipment. We'll be anxious to get reviews from you guys. SSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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