Huck Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Hi: Looks like I will be buying brand new Khorns in about 8 months, once I save my Twonies.Can't seem to find any used Khorns in Canada, so gonna have to go new.I will be starting a two channel setup and I would like to try redbook c.d. that hooks straight into the amp(not decided which one yet),this will have to have a volume control,as no pre-amp will be used! I have located one brand, that being a Cary308.Any others to consider? I would rather go with a non tube player and redbook only, please! Thanks, Huck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsl Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Don't know how close you are to the US border but you might be able to find a pair close to the Canada/US border. I know the taxes would be high but it would probably cost less than new. However speaking from personal experience it was really fun to be the first person to own a pair of 2004 La Scalas. Had a huge grin on my face after taking them out of the boxes!! If your budget can handle new then get em!! If it would be hard to do look for a pair in the US close to you. Xman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben. Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 A simple attenuator could be used in place of the variable level outs on the CD deck. There are well regarded DIY kits around, and if you don't want to bother building one, I'd imagine a decent tech would wire one up for not too much dough. If you want a remote, there are those, too. New Klipschorns... sweet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dflip Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 While you are saving up your money keep checking eBay, Audiogon, Canuck Audio Mart and any other site you can think of for KHorns in NY State, northern Pennsylvania, Ohio, etc... A pair of two should come up in the next three to four months. Be patient. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dflip Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Huck, I said to be patient as look what I just found in Erie, Pennsylvania. Not too far away, 96 miles to Buffalo. My guess is about a two hour drive each way including customs for substantial savings. http://cgi.ebay.ca/KLIPSCH-CLASSIC-K-B-WO-CORNER-HORN-SPEAKER-SYSTEM_W0QQitemZ5798864626QQcategoryZ61378QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben. Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Yeah, Erie's an easy shot down I90. I'd check to make sure precisely where he is. I went to pick up some speakers once, and the guy was over an hour past where the listing said he was. Turned a 6hr trip into 8+. Those are 71s, and look pretty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huck Posted August 15, 2005 Author Share Posted August 15, 2005 Hi: Thanks for the Khorn tip, but I think I will wait 8 months and get a new pair with warranty.I really appreciate it! Huck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6foot8 Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Howz 'bout a pair of Jubilees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huck Posted August 15, 2005 Author Share Posted August 15, 2005 Thanks, but it's Khorns or nuthin! Huck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6foot8 Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 I wasn't offering to sell mine, I was suggesting you give them a listen if you get the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huck Posted August 15, 2005 Author Share Posted August 15, 2005 Thanks Big Man....maybe I check em out! Thanks, huck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ki Choi Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 My favorate simple and pure Redbook CD set ups: Meridian 500 CD transport (or any other reasonable DVD or CD player with digital output) -> Meridian 518 Digital Attenuator (with system remote for volume control) -> Bel Canto DAC 2 -> HK Citation II -> Khorns. Even simpler, Meridian 500 CD transport -> Benchmark DAC1 (with a front volume knob but no remote) -> HK Citation II -> Khorns. Ki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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