Dale W Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Just wondering who and or how many others are kicking back this winter enjoying the new found sound of a NOS valves rebuild ? I've got a bit of the ratpack spinning away right now as i sip away on some german white . Big fire in the fireplace and -40 outside , gratefull to have craigs nice work keeping me company. Have one little problem that i may have to deal with JFL in regards to my pre-amp volume. Speaker left comes up first ( no big deal ) but then once the volume is equal in both speakers ( bare min ) the db level is higher than casual listening would permit. Bet he's going to suggest a step attenuator ? PS : These are my newest k-horns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Landau Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 I hope that my wife doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale W Posted January 28, 2004 Author Share Posted January 28, 2004 ---------------- On 1/28/2004 1:19:49 PM Guy Landau wrote: I hope that my wife doesn't. ---------------- " YA " That goes beyond a service call .lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 That volume pot thing is actually fairly common, which is why I refuse to own a preamp without balance, or dual gain controls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Well, I don't have any of Craig's kids in the house at the moment. Have had a very nice 299b and 299c, but sold them and wish I had them back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Daddydee, Well thank you very much. Dale thank you also ! Yours ears must be ringing I tried to call you earlier today at work ! Email me your number to craigostby@comcast.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Have the 2 listed below. Just sent Craig a Scott 350B tuner for check out and rebuild. So eventually will 3 NOS Valves units. Amps sound great, use them almost every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssh Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Dale, I listen to a 299A he did that sounds great. I also enjoy a JFL 2A3. SSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Eighty miles from Hope;Eight feet from Klipsch I just love that Signature !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssh Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Craig, A lot of guys must be asleep. I thought this thread would be hot by now! What I'm lovin' is the full range of the 299A in a way I wasn't getting before. Did you try some of the jazz we talked about? SSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale W Posted January 28, 2004 Author Share Posted January 28, 2004 ---------------- On 1/28/2004 8:59:16 PM ssh wrote: Dale, I listen to a 299A he did that sounds great. I also enjoy a JFL 2A3. SSH ---------------- Yup !! were lucky to have both guys hang around this place considering all the garbage. I too get tired of it after awhile and take a break, then pop back in a few months later. For me it's about the music , rest of the political stuff i can do without . Gezz i'll be 40 in a week , i'm sure i have better things to do than argue online with a bunch of teenagers about opinions. I am canadian , just like an american but pay more tax's . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 I have a NOS Valves 299(A MKII) playing right now and Craig has a 299B of mine awating his TLC. The only thing better than listening to one of his pieces of handiwork is chewin' the fat with him on the phone. Chris PS - Would Craig be considered a good example of one of those "Metro-Sexual" guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 Me Havem kids all over the world He He ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeritageBob Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 I cherish my LK-72B ala Craig.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodog Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 I've got two of Craig's 'kids'. A Scott 355 preamp-tuner and a 208 power amp. they are sounding better by the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted January 29, 2004 Share Posted January 29, 2004 I'm awaiting anxiously..just sent my last payment for his Scott 130 preamp! Can't wait! PS..Craig, didja get my email yesterday? sent to yer NOS address.. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawk92 Posted January 29, 2004 Share Posted January 29, 2004 I've got one of Craig's 299B's playing the tunes in my 2-ch system. I'm also on the lookout for a 130 preamp, for the inevitable "I gotta try separates" bug later down the road. I really hope that Craig isn't selling his 130...I'd go for that in a heartbeat. And speaking of his "kids" wonder when we'll be comparing notes about his "twins," the new amps?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted January 29, 2004 Share Posted January 29, 2004 I have an LK-48 It is part of the family. -------------- Just sent Craig a Scott 350B tuner for check out and rebuild. ---------------- What is this expanding the product offering? A very novel idea. Wonder where that came from. Maybe I need to buy a Scottt tuner? HEHE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale W Posted January 29, 2004 Author Share Posted January 29, 2004 To be 100% honest i never even heard of a scott untill joining the " klipsch family " here. I've read all the posts with intrest for the past few years. Gezz i might just have to pick one of these old girls up before there all gone . PS. Thanx for the phone call last night craig, always nice to chew the fat with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted January 29, 2004 Share Posted January 29, 2004 ---------------- On 1/29/2004 8:51:22 PM Audio Flynn wrote: I have an LK-48 It is part of the family. -------------- Just sent Craig a Scott 350B tuner for check out and rebuild. ---------------- What is this expanding the product offering? A very novel idea. Wonder where that came from. Maybe I need to buy a Scottt tuner? HEHE ---------------- Hey now I took this tuner in just because he is a previous customer and said it pulls and hold stations well. Just a freshen up. I DO NOT ALIGN TUNERS AND NEVER WILL. No new novel Idea here. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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